differ (ˈdɪfə
)
Definitions
verb (intr)
- (often foll by from) to be dissimilar in quality, nature, or degree (to); vary (from)
- often foll by from or with to be at variance (with); disagree (with)
- dialect to quarrel or dispute
- See agree to differ
Word Origin
C14: from Latin differre, literally: to bear off in different directions, hence scatter, put off, be different, from dis- apart + ferre to bearSynonyms
View thesaurus entry= be dissimilar
contradict,
contrast with
vary,
counter,
belie,
depart from
diverge,
negate,
fly in the face of,
run counter to,
be distinct
stand apart,
make a nonsense of be at variance with
Usage examples
The enemy's reasons might differ from those of his so-called friends, but on both sides the basic motive was presumably fear.
, Double Deceit (1990)They may have privacy terms that differ from the Maxim Online Privacy Policy.
Maxim (2005)The two groups differ on the licensing of intellectual property.
Globe and Mail (2004)Mario Monti, the EU competition commissioner, begged to differ.
Glasgow Herald (2001)