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

Beyond wanting reform of existing religious options, these various sects differed greatly from each other. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

The researchers analyzed the tissue samples using RNA sequencing to understand how gene expression differed between the two groups. — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

The version released in 2000 differed from those in the film because of its use of outright blue branding. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

The email listed a phone number that differed from their loan officer’s by only the last two digits. — Emily Elconin For Cnn, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Perhaps not surprisingly in a highly politicized environment, views on press freedom differed sharply according to political leaning. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

And at first, Dargie said, a number of jurors thought Clancy was guilty of the crimes, and at times the jury’s votes differed day to day. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

The causes of death differed Diamantoni's office didn't perform an autopsy on the girl. — CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

When those who lived with the cat were involved, the results differed drastically. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026