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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. [ 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 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.
