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    differing
    /ˈdɪf(ə)rɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. not the same as each other; dissimilar: "widely differing circumstances"

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  2. 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.

    • Diffident

      DIFFIDENT definition: 1. shy and not confident of your...

    • English

      to be not like something else; to be different: American...

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. verb. often foll by from to be dissimilar in quality, nature, or degree (to); vary (from) often foll byfrom or with to be at variance (with); disagree (with) dialect. to quarrel or dispute. agree to differ. to end an argument amicably while maintaining differences of opinion.

  8. to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often fol. by from): The two writers differ greatly in their perceptions of the world. Each writer's style differs from that of another. disagree (often fol. by with or from): His business partner always differs with him. quarrel.