Differ on Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To have different opinions or views about a particular topic or issue.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and semi-formal situations, especially in discussions or debates. Commonly followed by 'the question of', 'this issue', 'how to...', etc. Not used for personal differences ('differ with someone' means disagree with a person); use 'differ on' for topics.
Spanish: diferir sobre - discrepar enPortuguese (BR): discordar sobre - divergir emPortuguese (PT): discordar sobre - divergir emChinese (Simplified): 对……有分歧Chinese (Traditional): 對……有分歧Hindi: पर भिन्न मत होनाArabic: يختلف بشأنBengali: মতভেদ থাকা - বিষয়ে দ্বিমত পোষণ করাRussian: расходиться во мнениях - иметь разногласия (по вопросу)Japanese: 意見が分かれる - 意見が異なるVietnamese: khác ý kiến về - bất đồng vềKorean: 의견이 다르다 - 의견이 엇갈리다Turkish: aynı fikirde olmamak - bir konuda farklı düşünmekUrdu: کسی معاملے پر اختلاف کرناIndonesian: berbeda pendapat tentang - berselisih pendapat mengenai
Example Sentences
They differ on whether to expand the project now or wait until next year.
natural
We differ on the question of online learning.
basic
The two scientists differ on the cause of climate change.
basic
Politicians often differ on how to solve big problems.
basic
We might differ on the details, but we want the same result.
natural
It's okay to differ on some topics and still be friends.
natural