Differ

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪfər/

Definitions of differ

verb to be unlike or dissimilar; to vary in opinion or belief

Example Sentences

A1 I differ from my sister in terms of our taste in music.

A2 The two paintings differ greatly in style and color.

B1 The opinions of the group members differ on the best course of action.

B2 The results of the study differ slightly from those of previous research.

C1 The political parties differ significantly in their approaches to healthcare reform.

C2 The interpretations of the data by the researchers differ due to their different perspectives.

Examples of differ in a Sentence

formal The two theories differ in their approach to solving the problem.

informal Their opinions differ on which movie is the best.

slang Me and my friends always differ on where to eat for dinner.

figurative Their personalities couldn't be more different, they differ like night and day.

Grammatical Forms of differ

• past tense: differed
• plural: differ
• comparative: more different
• superlative: most different
• present tense: differ
• future tense: will differ
• perfect tense: have differed
• continuous tense: is differing
• singular: differs
• positive degree: different
• infinitive: to differ
• gerund: differing
• participle: differed

Origin and Evolution of differ

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'differ' originated from the Latin word 'differre', which means 'to set apart' or 'to be different'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'differ' has retained its original meaning of being distinct or separate from something else. However, its usage has expanded to include differences in opinions, ideas, or perspectives.