DIFFER Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

differ

verb

ˈdi-fər

Definition of differ next

as in to contrast

to be unlike; to not be the same my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money

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as in to disagree

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

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Recent Examples of differ Bridging the gap from the Championship to the Premier League is incredibly difficult, but Sunderland and Leeds United have offered differing blueprints of how it can be done. —

Andy Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026 The differing results were not solely due to different ballparks. —

Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026 This wartime structure differs sharply from the way the Islamic Republic was governed for 37 years under Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. —

Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 Over time, Oura also measures your cardio capacity, cardiovascular age, and sleep regularity, while Whoop tracks physiological age (which may differ from your chronological age) and pace of aging. —

Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for differ

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Each slim design comes in two fetching contrasting colors (available in nine color combos) and has a secure magnetic closure on the flap to keep eyewear safe.

— Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
And the menu itself tells a story through extraordinary flavors, perfectly harmonized and then boldly contrasted.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026