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- Dictionarydiffering/ˈdɪf(ə)rɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. not the same as each other; dissimilar: "widely differing circumstances"
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to be not like something or someone else, either physically or in another way: The twins look alike, but they differ in temperament. His views differ considerably from those of his parents. The findings of the various studies differ significantly / markedly / radically. The incidence of the illness differs greatly between men and women. formal.
to be not like something else; to be different: American English and British English obviously differ in pronunciation. To differ is also to disagree: We may differ on what the numbers are, but there is general agreement that we have to do something to cut costs.
1. a. : to be unlike or distinct in nature, form, or characteristics. the law of one state differs from that of another. b. : to change from time to time or from one instance to another : vary. the number of cookies in a box may differ. 2. : to be of unlike or opposite opinion : disagree. they differ on religious matters.
1. To be dissimilar or unlike in nature, quality, amount, or form: Ambition differs from greed. 2. To be of a different opinion; disagree: The experts differ on what should be done to fix the economy. 3. Obsolete To quarrel; dispute.
Synonyms for DIFFERING: contrasting, varying, fluctuating, dividing, diverging, deviating, separating, disagreeing; Antonyms of DIFFERING: comparing, matching, according, corresponding, agreeing, conforming, accepting, concurring.
differ. [ dif -er ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. 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 differ is to be different, or to vary. Your list of favorite movies might differ from your sister's, especially if you like romantic comedies and she likes action films. Gas prices differ from state to state, and sometimes even from one side of the street to the other.
to disagree in opinion, belief, etc.; be at variance; disagree (often fol. by with or from):His business partner always differs with him. [Obs.]to dispute; quarrel. 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.
1. (often foll by from) to be dissimilar in quality, nature, or degree (to); vary (from) 2. (often foll by from or with) to be at variance (with); disagree (with) 3. dialect. to quarrel or dispute. 4. See agree to differ. Collins English Dictionary.
Feb 3, 2024 · differing ( comparative more differing, superlative most differing) ( formal) unlike, dissimilar, distinct; that which differs.
