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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
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agree concur consent
STRONG
accept give in go along make peace support surrender
WEAK
be same conform harmonize

Example Sentences

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He had both humans and AI large language models complete a standard test for measuring creativity: Think of 10 nouns that differ as widely as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Defendants in the United States can be tried at both the state and federal level for the same crime, although the charges tend to differ -- as they do for Mangione.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

So we've chosen some of the most-used platforms and will see how their offerings differ for each of our voters with their various opinions, lifestyles and locations.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Dr. Georges Benjamin, the executive director of the American Public Health Association, begged to differ.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Seedlings from the same fruity and the young of the same litter, sometimes differ considerably from each other, though both the young and the parents...have apparently been exposed to exactly the same conditions of life....

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly