differs; differed; differing
1
: to be different
Their styles differ.
The two schools differ in their approach to discipline.
—often + fromThe new version differs significantly from the old one.
2
: to have opinions that don't agree
We differ [=disagree] on/about/over how best to raise the money.
—often + withThey differed with each other on religious matters.
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/differ. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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