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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.

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

    • English

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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Synonyms for DIFFERING: contrasting, varying, fluctuating, dividing, diverging, deviating, separating, disagreeing; Antonyms of DIFFERING: comparing, matching, according, corresponding, agreeing, conforming, accepting, concurring.

  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 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.