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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.
: 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 unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often fol. by from ). 2. to disagree in opinion, belief, etc.; disagree (often fol. by with or from ). 3. Obs. to dispute; quarrel.
Synonyms for DIFFERING: contrasting, varying, fluctuating, dividing, diverging, deviating, separating, disagreeing; Antonyms of DIFFERING: comparing, matching, according, corresponding, agreeing, conforming, accepting, concurring.
Differ definition: to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often followed by from). See examples of DIFFER used in a sentence.
to disagree in opinion, belief, etc.; disagree: differed sharply in their approach to tax credits. [ ~ + with + object] I differ with my partner sometimes, but we usually agree. differ is a verb, different is an adjective, difference is a noun: The two theories differ from each other. He is different from all the rest.
noun. dif· fer· ence ˈdi-f (ə-)rən (t)s. ˈdi-fərn (t)s. Synonyms of difference. 1. a. : the quality or state of being dissimilar or different. the difference between right and wrong. b. : an instance of being unlike or distinct in nature, form, or quality. noted the differences in color and texture. c.
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.
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.
