Synonyms of differed

differed

verb

past tense of differ

1

as in contrasted

to be unlike; to not be the same

my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contrasted
• varied
• divided
• fluctuated
• deviated
• diverged
• separated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compared
• matched
• agreed
• accorded
• corresponded
• conformed

2

as in disagreed

to have a different opinion

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disagreed
• objected
• dissented
• contrasted
• clashed
• argued
• protested
• resisted
• nonconcurred
• opposed
• debated
• conflicted
• countered
• took issue
• collided
• contested
• quarreled
• disputed
• bickered
• fell out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreed
• concurred
• assented
• accepted
• complied
• deferred
• consented
• acquiesced
• associated
• subscribed
• acceded
• compromised
• cooperated
• allied
• collaborated
• affiliated
• sided
• got along
• came round
• colluded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of differed

Meanwhile, the district’s explanation of what would happen to the unspent money differed from the state’s. — Chaewon Chung updated October 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Their immediate triggers differed, although high fuel and energy costs formed part of the backdrop in several countries. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026

In this respect this limited expansion differed fundamentally from the chain stores that flourished from the 1990s. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

The study was retrospective and observational, meaning researchers examined how outcomes differed among participants over time. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Asked if their particular concern was motivated by the prediction markets specifically or the broader encroachment of gambling into sports, fans differed. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

These indices showed significant increases in liberalism, although the magnitude of the change differed by domain and country. — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Some observers said North Korea and China also differed over the location of the bridge. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Some observers suggested North Korea and China also differed over the bridge's location. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026