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

What followed is now the subject of sharply differing descriptions. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

With three dynamic guards with differing skill sets, TCU is in as good a position a team can be to replace a player like Miles. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

Anthropic’s enterprise focus differs from that of its chief rival, OpenAI, which primarily sells to average consumers through subscriptions and ads on free versions of ChatGPT. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

The deal fell apart for reasons that differ depending on the source, and a hit was ordered on O'Banion. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026