differ
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.dif·fer
intransitive verb \ˈdi-fər\dif·fereddif·fer·ing \-f(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of DIFFER
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>
Examples of DIFFER
- The two schools differ in their approach to discipline.
- <my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money>
Origin of DIFFER
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
First Known Use: 14th century
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