Meaning & Definition of Differ in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: to disagree in opinion or belief

  Example Sentence: They tend to differ on matters of politics.

• Definition: to be unlike or distinct; to vary

  Example Sentence: The two proposals differ significantly in their approach.

• Definition: to show a difference; to distinguish

  Example Sentence: You must differ your signature from the forgery to avoid complications.

Etymology

Origin: Late Middle English: from Old French 'differer', from Latin 'differre', from 'dis-' (apart) + 'ferre' (to carry)

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• differ from: to be unlike or distinct from something else
• differ in opinion: to have a disagreement in views
• not differ significantly: to show few or no meaningful differences

Translations

• Spanish: diferir

• French: différer

• German: abweichen

• Russian: различаться

Related Words

• difference: the state of being different or unlike

• differentiation: the action of distinguishing or being distinguished

• indifference: lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

Slang Meanings of differ

• Meaning: to have a different opinion or perspective

  Example Sentence: I differ with you on that point.

• Meaning: to stand out or be unique

  Example Sentence: His style really differs from everyone else at the party.