differ

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/ˈdɪf.ɚ/

verb
to be not like something or someone else, either physically or in another way

differ in a sentence

  • “I have to differ with you on that.”
  • “The twins look alike, but they differ in temperament.”
  • “His views differ considerably from those of his parents.”
  • “The findings of the various studies differ significantly.”

What does “differ” mean?

differ (verb) means to be not like something or someone else, either physically or in another way. It is pronounced /ˈdɪf.ɚ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "differ" mean?
differ (verb) means: to be not like something or someone else, either physically or in another way
How do you pronounce "differ"?
"differ" is pronounced /ˈdɪf.ɚ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "differ" in a sentence?
Here is "differ" used in a sentence: I have to differ with you on that.

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