Differ from Meaning in English

expression

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Definition

To be not the same as something or someone else; to have differences when compared to another.

Usage & Nuances

Formal/neutral. Commonly followed by 'from' not 'than' (correct: 'differ from', not 'differ than'). Often used in academic, scientific, or comparative contexts ('Apples differ from oranges'). Not used for small, specific differences ('differ in' is used for differences in aspects).

• Spanish: diferir de - ser diferente de
• Portuguese (BR): diferir de - ser diferente de
• Portuguese (PT): diferir de - ser diferente de
• Chinese (Simplified): 不同于
• Chinese (Traditional): 不同於
• Hindi: से भिन्न होना - से अलग होना
• Arabic: يختلف عن
• Bengali: ভিন্ন হওয়া - আলাদা হওয়া
• Russian: отличаться от
• Japanese: ～と異なる - ～と違う
• Vietnamese: khác với
• Korean: ~와 다르다 - ~와 구별되다
• Turkish: -den farklı olmak
• Urdu: سے مختلف ہونا
• Indonesian: berbeda dari

Example Sentences

How does this software differ from the previous version?

natural

Cats differ from dogs in many ways.

basic

This color differs from that one.

basic

My opinion differs from yours.

basic

Our approach differs from theirs because we focus on quality.

natural

What makes your experience differ from mine?

natural