differ
word
/ˈdɪfɝ/
/dˈɪfɐ/
Definition
To be not the same as something or someone else; to be different in some way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or neutral. Often used with 'differ from', as in 'Cats differ from dogs.' Not the same as 'differ with', which is used for opinions (mainly in American English). Do not confuse with 'defer' (delay). Commonly used in academic or factual discussions.
Spanish: diferirPortuguese (BR): diferirPortuguese (PT): diferirChinese (Simplified): 不同Chinese (Traditional): 不同Hindi: भिन्न होनाArabic: يختلفBengali: ভিন্ন হওয়াRussian: отличатьсяJapanese: 異なるVietnamese: khác nhauKorean: 다르다Turkish: farklı olmakUrdu: مختلف ہوناIndonesian: berbeda
Example Sentences
Cats and dogs differ in many ways.
basic
Our opinions differ on this subject.
basic
The twins differ in personality.
basic
The weather here really differs from what I'm used to.
natural
People's tastes differ, so not everyone likes the same food.
natural
Their stories differ, but the truth is probably somewhere in the middle.
natural