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differ
[ dif-er ]
verb (used without object)
- to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often followed by from ):
The two writers differ greatly in their perceptions of the world. Each writer's style differs from that of another.
- to disagree in opinion, belief, etc.; be at variance; disagree (often followed by with or from ):
His business partner always differs with him.
- Obsolete. to dispute; quarrel.
differ
/ ˈɪə /
verb
- often foll by from to be dissimilar in quality, nature, or degree (to); vary (from)
- often foll byfrom or with to be at variance (with); disagree (with)
- dialect.to quarrel or dispute
- agree to differto end an argument amicably while maintaining differences of opinion
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·徱f·Բ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of differ1
Idioms and Phrases
see beg to differ . Also see under difference ; different .Example Sentences
The court heard the head of the conspiracy was a man who had since died, with the seven defendants having differing roles in the gang.
But even within Hollywood’s overall push, there are differing priorities among stakeholders.
Though they differ in watchability, these two spinoffs provide viewers suffering from “Housewives” fatigue with a messy, less-produced reality TV experience, one that Bravo’s star franchise hasn’t had in some time.
The dire wolf genome likely differs from that of the gray wolf in millions or tens of millions of ways.
The outings may not seem unusual, but Heartland’s student body differs from other California schools in one major way.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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