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- [dif-er]
- /ˈdɪf ər/
- /ˈdɪf.ər/
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- [dif-er]
- /ˈdɪf ər/
Definitions of differing word
- verb without object differing to disagree in opinion, belief, etc.; be at variance; disagree (often followed by with or from): His business partner always differs with him. 2
- verb without object differing 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 differing Obsolete. to dispute; quarrel. 0
- noun differing Present participle of differ. 0
- noun differing difference. 0
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Origin of differing
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 Differing
noun
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verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
differing 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.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
differing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for differing
adjective differing
- opposing — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- contradictory — If two or more facts, ideas, or statements are contradictory, they state or imply that opposite things are true.
- contrary — Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.
- divergent — diverging; differing; deviating.
- different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
Antonyms for differing
adjective differing
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
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