Cool MateMeaning of Differ
to be different from somebody/something
In simple words: To be not the same as something else.
Differ in a sentence
- Opinions differ greatly among experts on this topic.
- The two proposals differ in cost and duration.
- Our tastes differ when it comes to music genres.
- She and her sister differ genetically.
- Cultural practices differ between regions and countries.
- The two candidates differ fundamentally on education policy.
How to use Differ
Use 'differ' in formal contexts to compare things. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'are not the same' might be more common.
Grammar pattern
differ + from + object
Memory hint
Think of 'differ' as 'different' — they both mean not the same.
Related words
Collocations with Differ
- considerably
- dramatically
- enormously
- according to
- among
- between
- agree to
- beg to
- about
- over
- on
Opposites of Differ
Common mistakes with Differ
- 'Differ with' is often incorrectly used instead of 'differ from'.
- Learners sometimes confuse 'differ' with 'disagree', but they mean different things.
- Some learners forget to use 'from' after 'differ'.
Differ appears in
Differ in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يختلف
أن لا تكون نفس الشيء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভিন্ন হওয়া
অন্য কিছুর থেকে একই রকম না হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Unterscheiden, abweichen
Nicht dasselbe sein wie etwas anderes.
- SpanishEspañol
Diferir
Ser distinto de otra cosa.
- Persianفارسی
متفاوت بودن
با چیزی دیگر یکسان نبودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Différer
Ne pas être la même chose qu'une autre chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अलग होना
किसी चीज़ से अलग होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Differire, Essere diverso
Essere non uguale a qualcos'altro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Diferir
Ser diferente de outra coisa.
- RussianРусский
отличаться, разниться
Быть не таким, как что-то другое.
- Urduاردو
مختلف ہونا، فرق ہونا
کسی دوسری چیز سے مختلف ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
不同,不一样
和别的东西不一样。
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Frequently asked questions about Differ
What does Differ mean?
To be not the same as something else.
What is the definition of Differ?
to be different from somebody/something
How do you use Differ in a sentence?
Opinions differ greatly among experts on this topic.
Can you give another example of Differ?
The two proposals differ in cost and duration.
What are synonyms for Differ?
Common alternatives include vary, diverge, contrast, deviate, disagree.
What is the opposite of Differ?
Opposite meanings include agree, match, correspond.
What words go with Differ?
It commonly pairs with considerably, dramatically, enormously, according to, among, between, agree to, beg to, about, over, on.
What are common mistakes when using Differ?
'Differ with' is often incorrectly used instead of 'differ from'. Learners sometimes confuse 'differ' with 'disagree', but they mean different things. Some learners forget to use 'from' after 'differ'.
How do you pronounce Differ?
US: /["/ˈdɪfər/","/ˈdɪfərz/","/ˈdɪfərd/","/ˈdɪfərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdɪfə(r)/","/ˈdɪfəz/","/ˈdɪfəd/","/ˈdɪfərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Differ?
Use 'differ' in formal contexts to compare things. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'are not the same' might be more common.
What CEFR level is Differ?
"Differ" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.