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differ

dif·fer
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dif-er]
    • /ˈdɪf ər/
    • /ˈdɪf.ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dif-er]
    • /ˈdɪf ər/

Definitions of differ word

  • verb without object differ 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. 1
  • verb without object differ to disagree in opinion, belief, etc.; be at variance; disagree (often followed by with or from): His business partner always differs with him. 1
  • verb without object differ Obsolete. to dispute; quarrel. 1
  • noun differ Be unlike or dissimilar. 1
  • abbreviation DIFFER disagree 1
  • intransitive verb differ be different 1

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Origin of differ

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English differren to distinguish < Middle French differer to put off, distinguish, Latin differre to bear apart, put off, delay (see defer1) be different, equivalent to dif- dif- + ferre to bear

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Parts of speech for Differ

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

differ popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

differ usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for differ

verb differ

  • vary — to change or alter, as in form, appearance, character, or substance: to vary one's methods.
  • disagree — to fail to agree; differ: The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.
  • diverge — to move, lie, or extend in different directions from a common point; branch off.
  • modify — to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract.
  • contradict — If you contradict someone, you say that what they have just said is wrong, or suggest that it is wrong by saying something different.

Antonyms for differ

verb differ

  • remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
  • coincide — If one event coincides with another, they happen at the same time.
  • concur — If one person concurs with another person, the two people agree. You can also say that two people concur.
  • consent — If you give your consent to something, you give someone permission to do it.
  • harmonize — to bring into harmony, accord, or agreement: to harmonize one's views with the new situation.

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