differ

[dif-er] / ˈdɪf ər /

VERB

be dissimilar, distinct

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter conflict with contradict contrast disagree diverge modify vary

STRONG

digress diversify qualify reverse turn

WEAK

be distinguished from be off the beaten path be unlike bear no resemblance clash with depart from deviate from divaricate from jar with lack resemblance not conform not look like run counter to show contrast sing a different tune stand apart take exception

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept agree coincide concur remain

WEAK

be same conform consent harmonize

VERB

clash; hold opposing views

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disagree dissent divide quarrel squabble vary

STRONG

bicker contend debate demur disaccord discord dispute fight jar object oppose war

WEAK

bump heads discept go after each other go at it hit a clinker hit a sour note lock horns protest against take issue

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree concur consent

STRONG

accept give in go along make peace support surrender

WEAK

be same conform harmonize

Example Sentences

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The tastes of fans on Spotify and YouTube differ a lot, judging by their charts.

From BBC

Much of the debate around the data underpinning the quiet revival centres on the differing survey methods used by different researchers.

From BBC

Spintronics relies on spin, a fundamental property of electrons, to carry and process information in ways that differ from today's conventional electronics.

From Science Daily

He also cited differing “approaches being taken by specific firms,” which may refer to the methods by which alternative asset managers estimate the value of illiquid investments.

From MarketWatch

Across the Federal Reserve’s 12 regional banks, economists routinely publish work that differs in conclusion.

From Barron's

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