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

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Tech business models today differ fundamentally from those of earlier eras.

From The Wall Street Journal

This method of spread differs sharply from that of many other cancers.

From Science Daily

First introduced in 1910, the correction factor was designed to explain how drag forces on tiny particles differ from classical fluid behavior.

From Science Daily

Women using HRT reported feeling the most fatigued of all three groups, even though their total sleep duration did not differ from post-menopausal women who were not taking HRT.

From Science Daily

When the narrative is in the Otherworld, fans will immediately notice the look differs from his previous creations.

From Los Angeles Times

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