'Differ' definitions:
Definition of 'differ'
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Definition of 'Differ'
From: GCIDE
- Differ \Dif"fer\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Differed; p. pr. & vb. n. Differing.] [L. differre; dif- = dis- + ferre to bear, carry: cf. F. diff['e]rer. See 1st Bear, and cf. Defer, Delay.]
- 1. To be or stand apart; to disagree; to be unlike; to be distinguished; -- with from. [1913 Webster]
- One star differeth from another star in glory. --1 Cor. xv. 41. [1913 Webster]
- Minds differ, as rivers differ. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To be of unlike or opposite opinion; to disagree in sentiment; -- often with from or with. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To have a difference, cause of variance, or quarrel; to dispute; to contend. [1913 Webster]
- We 'll never differ with a crowded pit. --Rowe.
- Syn: To vary; disagree; dissent; dispute; contend; oppose; wrangle.
- Usage: -- To Differ with, Differ from. Both differ from and differ with are used in reference to opinions; as, "I differ from you or with you in that opinion." In all other cases, expressing simple unlikeness, differ from is used; as, these two persons or things differ entirely from each other. [1913 Webster]
- Severely punished, not for differing from us in opinion, but for committing a nuisance. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
- Davidson, whom on a former occasion we quoted, to differ from him. --M. Arnold. [1913 Webster]
- Much as I differ from him concerning an essential part of the historic basis of religion. --Gladstone. [1913 Webster]
- I differ with the honorable gentleman on that point. --Brougham. [1913 Webster]
- If the honorable gentleman differs with me on that subject, I differ as heartily with him, and shall always rejoice to differ. --Canning. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Differ'
From: GCIDE
- Differ \Dif"fer\, v. t. To cause to be different or unlike; to set at variance. [R.] [1913 Webster]
- But something 'ts that differs thee and me. --Cowley. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'differ'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- agree to differ,
- agree to disagree,
- altercate,
- argue,
- be at cross-purposes,
- be at variance,
- be distinct,
- be distinguished,
- be in dissent,
- bear no resemblance,
- beg to differ,
- bicker,
- brawl,
- break,
- break off,
- break up,
- broil,
- clash,
- clash with,
- collide,
- conflict,
- conflict with,
- contradict,
- contrast,
- contrast with,
- counter,
- debate,
- depart,
- depart from,
- deviate,
- deviate from,
- differ in opinion,
- differentiate,
- disaccord,
- disaccord with,
- disagree,
- disagree with,
- discord,
- discord with,
- dispute,
- dissent,
- dissent from,
- disunify,
- divaricate,
- divaricate from,
- diverge,
- diverge from,
- diversify,
- divide,
- divide on,
- drop out,
- fall out,
- feud,
- fight,
- flite,
- have words,
- hold opposite views,
- jangle,
- jar,
- jar with,
- join issue,
- jostle,
- mismatch,
- mismate,
- misunderstand one another,
- negate,
- not accord with,
- not agree,
- not compare with,
- not get along,
- not look like,
- not square with,
- object,
- oppose,
- part company,
- protest against,
- pull different ways,
- quarrel,
- relieve,
- secede,
- set to,
- spar,
- spat,
- squabble,
- stand apart,
- stand over against,
- take exception,
- take issue,
- tiff,
- variate,
- variegate,
- vary,
- withdraw,
- withhold assent,
- wrangle
Words containing 'Differ'
- Differed,
- Difference,
- Different,
- Differently,
- Differing,
- Differingly,
- Ascensional difference,
- Tabular difference,
- To make no difference,
- beg to differ,
- difference limen,
- difference of opinion,
- difference threshold,
- iron out differences,
- potential difference,
- put differently,
- split the difference,
- hear a different drummer,
- just-noticeable difference,
- rank-difference correlation,
- rank-difference correlation coefficient