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- DictionaryDif·fer/ˈdifər/
verb
- 1. be unlike or dissimilar: "the second set of data differed from the first"
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 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.
Definition of differ verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
May 6, 2024 · 1. verb. If two or more things differ, they are unlike each other in some way. The story he told police differed from the one he told his mother. [VERB + from] Management styles differ. [VERB] 2. verb. If people differ about something, they do not agree with each other about it. The two leaders had differed on the issue of sanctions.
used to say politely that you do not agree with something that has just been said “At least she is good at her job.” “Oh, I beg to differ.”. See differ in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: differ. Definition of differ verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.
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. to disagree in opinion, belief, etc.; be at variance; disagree (often fol. by with or from): His business partner always differs with him.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English dif‧fer /ˈdɪfə $ -ər/ W3 verb [ intransitive] 1 to be different from something in some way The two systems differ in many respects. differ from People differ from one another in their ability to handle stress. differ between The symptoms did not differ between the two groups. differ widely/grea...
