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

The candidates differ on parental notification when students ask to use a different name or pronouns at school. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Alexis’s view The differing approaches between the US and China to court South Africa speaks volumes about Pretoria’s relationship with the world’s two largest economies — and the strategic priorities of all three. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Signing a medical authorization after a store fall Authorization forms differ. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

Newspaper writing differs from most other writing because print-newspaper space is finite. — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026