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differed

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 differed word

  • verb without object differed 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 differed 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 differed Obsolete. to dispute; quarrel. 1
  • noun differed Be unlike or dissimilar. 1
  • verb differed simple past tense and past participle of differ. 0

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Origin of differed

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 Differed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

differed 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

differed usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for differed

verb differed

  • varied — characterized by or exhibiting variety; various; diverse; diversified: varied backgrounds.
  • fluctuated — to change continually; shift back and forth; vary irregularly: The price of gold fluctuated wildly last month.
  • changed — Simple past tense and past participle of change.
  • diverged — to move, lie, or extend in different directions from a common point; branch off.
  • contrasted — to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.

Antonyms for differed

verb differed

  • agreed — If people are agreed on something, they have reached a joint decision on it or have the same opinion about it.
  • accepted — Accepted ideas are agreed by most people to be correct or reasonable.
  • coincided — to occupy the same place in space, the same point or period in time, or the same relative position: The centers of concentric circles coincide. Our vacations coincided this year.
  • concurred — to accord in opinion; agree: Do you concur with his statement?
  • remained — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.

Top questions with differed

  • what was one way progressives differed from populists?
  • what is one way that australopithecus differed from apes?
  • english protestants who differed with the church of england?

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