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>