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Definitions for Differ

[1] to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often followed by from ): The two writers differ greatly in their perceptions of the world. Each writer's style differs from that of another.
[2] to disagree in opinion, belief, etc.; be at variance; disagree (often followed by with or from ): His business partner always differs with him.
[3] Obsolete . to dispute; quarrel.
[4] (often foll by from) to be dissimilar in quality, nature, or degree (to); vary (from)
[5] (often foll by from or with ) to be at variance (with); disagree (with)
[6] dialect to quarrel or dispute
[7] agree to differ to end an argument amicably while maintaining differences of opinion

Words related to Differ

vary, disagree, diverge, modify, contradict, alter, contrast, squabble, divide, dissent, quarrel, turn, qualify, diversify, digress, reverse, contend, bicker, discord, disaccord

Words nearby Differ

dif, dif-, dif., diff., diffeomorphism, differ, difference, difference threshold, different, different as night and day, different strokes for different folks

Origin of Differ

1325–75; Middle English differren to distinguish < Middle French differer to put off, distinguish, Latin differre to bear apart, put off, delay (see defer1) be different, equivalent to dif- dif- + ferre to bear

Other words from Differ

un·dif·fer·ing , adjective

Word origin for Differ

C14: from Latin differre, literally: to bear off in different directions, hence scatter, put off, be different, from dis- apart + ferre to bear

Synonyms for Differ

alter, conflict with, contradict, contrast, disagree, diverge, modify, vary, digress, diversify, qualify, reverse, turn, 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