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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.
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.
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. To be dissimilar or unlike in nature, quality, amount, or form: Ambition differs from greed. 2. To be of a different opinion; disagree: The experts differ on what should be done to fix the economy. 3. Obsolete To quarrel; dispute.
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.
Definition of differ verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
The earliest known use of the adjective differing is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for differing is from around 1400, in a translation by Geoffrey Chaucer, poet and administrator. differing is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: differ v., ‑ing suffix2.
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.
1. To be dissimilar or unlike in nature, quality, amount, or form: Ambition differs from greed. 2. To be of a different opinion; disagree: The experts differ on what should be done to fix the economy. 3. Obsolete To quarrel; dispute.
