Differing Meaning in English
word · lemma: differ
Definition
When things are 'differing,' they are not the same; they are showing a difference or disagreement.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as an adjective before a plural noun ('differing opinions', 'differing results'). More formal and less common than 'different'. Often appears in academic or professional contexts to highlight contrast.
Spanish: diferente - que difierePortuguese (BR): diferente - divergentePortuguese (PT): diferente - divergenteChinese (Simplified): 不同的Chinese (Traditional): 不同的Hindi: अलग-अलग - भिन्नArabic: مختلفة - متباينةBengali: বিভিন্ন - ভিন্ন (অমিল/অসামঞ্জস্যের প্রসঙ্গে)Russian: различные - разнящиесяJapanese: 異なる - 異なったVietnamese: khác nhauKorean: 서로 다른 - 상이한Turkish: farklı - ayrışanUrdu: مختلف - متضاد (اختلاف کے سیاق میں)Indonesian: berbeda - berlainan
Example Sentences
After hearing all the differing opinions, we made a decision.
natural
There are differing stories about what really happened that night.
natural
They have differing ideas about the project.
basic
The results from the two tests were differing.
basic
We come from differing backgrounds.
basic
Even close friends can have differing views on politics.
natural