Differ

  • 11differ — dif|fer [ dıfər ] verb intransitive 1. ) to be different from something else: differ in: The two animals come from the same family but differ in body shape and breeding habits. differ from: English differs from Spanish in that it is not… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 12differ — verb 1 be different ADVERB ▪ considerably, dramatically, enormously, fundamentally, greatly, markedly, radically, sharply, significantly, substantially …

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  • 13differ — dif|fer W3 [ˈdıfə US ər] v [Date: 1300 1400; : French; Origin: différer [i] to delay, be different , from Latin differre, from ferre to carry ] 1.) to be different from something in some way ▪ The two systems differ in many respects. differ from… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 14differ — v. 1) (D; intr.) to differ about, on 2) (D; intr.) to differ from (this arrangement differs from the one I had in mind) 3) (D; intr.) to differ on; with (I differ with you on that point) * * * [ dɪfə] on with (I differ with you on that point) (D; …

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  • 15differ — [[t]dɪ̱fə(r)[/t]] differs, differing, differed 1) V RECIP If two or more things differ, they are unlike each other in some way. [V from n] The story he told police differed from the one he told his mother... [pl n V] Management styles differ. 2)… …

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  • 16differ — verb 1 (I) to be different from something in quality, features etc (+ from): Humans differ from other mammals in their ability to speak. | differ widely/greatly: Opinions on the subject differ widely. 2 (I) if two people or groups differ about… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 17differ — verb 1》 be unlike or dissimilar: actual results may differ from expectations. 2》 disagree with someone. Phrases agree to differ amicably stop arguing because agreement will never be reached. beg to differ politely disagree. Origin ME: from OFr.… …

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  • 18differ — Synonyms and related words: agree to differ, agree to disagree, altercate, argue, be at cross purposes, be at variance, be distinct, be distinguished, be in dissent, bear no resemblance, beg to differ, bicker, brawl, break, break off, break up,… …

    Moby Thesaurus

  • 19differ — /ˈdɪfə / (say difuh) verb (i) 1. (sometimes followed by from or between) to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities: results that differ from the norm; results that differ between men and women. 2. (sometimes followed by with or …

  • 20differ — intransitive verb (differed; differing) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French differer to postpone, be different, from Latin differre, from dis + ferre to carry more at bear Date: 14th century 1. a. to be unlike or …

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