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differ

[dif-er] / ˈdɪf ər /
VERB
be dissimilar, distinct
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alter conflict with contradict contrast disagree diverge modify vary
STRONG
digress diversify qualify reverse turn
WEAK
be distinguished from be off the beaten path be unlike bear no resemblance clash with depart from deviate from divaricate from jar with lack resemblance not conform not look like run counter to show contrast sing a different tune stand apart take exception
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accept agree coincide concur remain
WEAK
be same conform consent harmonize
VERB
clash; hold opposing views
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disagree dissent divide quarrel squabble vary
STRONG
bicker contend debate demur disaccord discord dispute fight jar object oppose war
WEAK
bump heads discept go after each other go at it hit a clinker hit a sour note lock horns protest against take issue
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agree concur consent
STRONG
accept give in go along make peace support surrender
WEAK
be same conform harmonize

Example Sentences

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Defendants in the United States can be tried at both the state and federal level for the same crime, although the charges tend to differ -- as they do for Mangione.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

So we've chosen some of the most-used platforms and will see how their offerings differ for each of our voters with their various opinions, lifestyles and locations.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

But as for Donut Lab’s claims of being first, the world’s biggest battery maker begs to differ.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Dr. Georges Benjamin, the executive director of the American Public Health Association, begged to differ.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

A formal style that is appropriate for the inscription on a genocide memorial will differ from a casual style that is appropriate for an email to a close friend.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.