Synonyms of differ

differ

verb

ˈdi-fər 

1

as in to contrast

to be unlike; to not be the same

my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contrast
• vary
• divide
• fluctuate
• deviate
• diverge
• separate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compare
• match
• agree
• correspond
• conform
• accord

2

as in to disagree

to have a different opinion

after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disagree
• object
• dissent
• take issue
• argue
• nonconcur
• conflict
• resist
• contrast
• clash
• debate
• protest
• oppose
• collide
• counter
• dispute
• contest
• fall out
• quarrel
• bicker

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agree
• concur
• accept
• defer
• comply
• assent
• acquiesce
• consent
• subscribe
• accede
• cooperate
• compromise
• get along
• collaborate
• associate
• affiliate
• side
• come round
• collude
• ally

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of differ

That account differed from an earlier explanation by Atlanta City Councilmember Dustin Hillis, who said a water valve failure caused a supporting wall to collapse. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Though those five states differ in their political makeup, all five proposals would, if passed, prevent transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2026

This differs from the more common practice in the United States of moving cattle to feedlots for their final months and feeding them grain. — Adrienne Krone, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026

Despite these differing worldviews, there is much agreement between centrists and progressives. — Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026