DIFFER Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

differ

verb

ˈdi-fər

Definition of differ

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 The answer is to create regional pages only where the product, legal position or customer journey differs in a meaningful way. — David Ispiryan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Oren’s particular calibration across all aspects of her atmosphere, design, pacing, and performances make that movie an especially fascinating film to revisit, as the reading of it differs quite wildly each time. — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026 While the two men entered the Russian penal system around the same time, their cases differ significantly. — Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 School Psychology Consultant Susan Kocrski said differing terminology between agencies can create confusion during critical incidents. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for differ

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From there, nutty chestnut, rich cocoa, and tart black currant add contrasting moody elements, while rose and bergamot add a sense of subtle freshness and flowering.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Balancing full-time and part-time career goals The side hustle’s ebb-and-flow contrasts with the steady paycheck and cadence of her NASA job.

— Megan Sauer, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of contrast

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Some have compared the structure to 'The Hunger Games,' but the contestants disagree.

— Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Whether the state agrees or disagrees to the changes then could lead to decertification, but the process laid out in the law appears to include multiple steps and opportunities for discussion.

— Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of disagree

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On Monday, in the early morning, cheerleaders flanked the entrance to the courtyard, cheering and shaking their pom-poms as their classmates filed in, showing varying degrees of enthusiasm.

— Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026
Others can be seen still standing but with varying levels of damage.

— Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

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