Main Entry: dif·fer

Pronunciation: \ˈdi-fər\

Function: intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s): dif·fered; dif·fer·ing \-f(ə-)riŋ\

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French differer to postpone, be different, from Latin differre, from dis- + ferre to carry — more at bear

Date: 14th century

1 a : to be unlike or distinct in nature, form, or characteristics <the law of one state differs from that of another> b : to change from time to time or from one instance to another : vary <the number of cookies in a box may differ>
2 : to be of unlike or opposite opinion : disagree <they differ on religious matters>