differ

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D0215100 (dĭf′ər)intr.v. dif·fered, dif·fer·ing, dif·fers 1. To be dissimilar or unlike in nature, quality, amount, or form: Ambition differs from greed.2. To be of a different opinion; disagree: The experts differ on what should be done to fix the economy.3. Obsolete To quarrel; dispute.

[Middle English differren, from Old French differer, from Latin differre, to differ, delay : dis-, apart; see dis- + ferre, to carry; see bher- in Indo-European roots.]

differ

(ˈdɪfə) vb (intr) 1. (often foll by from) to be dissimilar in quality, nature, or degree (to); vary (from)2. (often foll by: from or with) to be at variance (with); disagree (with)3. dialect to quarrel or dispute4. agree to differ to end an argument amicably while maintaining differences of opinion[C14: from Latin differre, literally: to bear off in different directions, hence scatter, put off, be different, from dis- apart + ferre to bear]

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(ˈdɪf ər)

v.i. 1. to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often fol. by from). 2. to disagree in opinion, belief, etc.; disagree (often fol. by with or from). 3. Obs. to dispute; quarrel. [1325–75; Middle English < Middle French differer to put off, distinguish, Latin differre to bear apart, delay (see defer¹), be different =dif- dif- + ferre to bear]

differ

If two things are different from each other in some way, you can say that one thing differs from the other. Differ is a fairly formal word.

Schoolchildren's needs differ from those of adults.How does it differ from what's happening in Poland?The problems the Chinese face differ importantly from those facing Africa.

differ

Past participle: differed
Gerund: differing

Imperative
differ
differ

Present
I differ
you differ
he/she/it differs
we differ
you differ
they differ

Preterite
I differed
you differed
he/she/it differed
we differed
you differed
they differed

Present Continuous
I am differing
you are differing
he/she/it is differing
we are differing
you are differing
they are differing

Present Perfect
I have differed
you have differed
he/she/it has differed
we have differed
you have differed
they have differed

Past Continuous
I was differing
you were differing
he/she/it was differing
we were differing
you were differing
they were differing

Past Perfect
I had differed
you had differed
he/she/it had differed
we had differed
you had differed
they had differed

Future
I will differ
you will differ
he/she/it will differ
we will differ
you will differ
they will differ

Future Perfect
I will have differed
you will have differed
he/she/it will have differed
we will have differed
you will have differed
they will have differed

Future Continuous
I will be differing
you will be differing
he/she/it will be differing
we will be differing
you will be differing
they will be differing

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been differing
you have been differing
he/she/it has been differing
we have been differing
you have been differing
they have been differing

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been differing
you will have been differing
he/she/it will have been differing
we will have been differing
you will have been differing
they will have been differing

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been differing
you had been differing
he/she/it had been differing
we had been differing
you had been differing
they had been differing

Conditional
I would differ
you would differ
he/she/it would differ
we would differ
you would differ
they would differ

Past Conditional
I would have differed
you would have differed
he/she/it would have differed
we would have differed
you would have differed
they would have differed

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	differ - be different; "These two tests differ in only one respect"depart, deviate, vary, diverge - be at variance with; be out of line withvary - be subject to change in accordance with a variable; "Prices vary"; "His moods vary depending on the weather"counterpoint, contrast - to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"equal, be - be identical or equivalent to; "One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!"
	2.	differ - be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"disagree, take issue, dissentdissent - withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented"clash - disagree violently; "We clashed over the new farm policies"contradict, contravene, negate - deny the truth of

differ

verb1. be dissimilar, contradict, contrast with, vary, counter, belie, depart from, diverge, negate, fly in the face of, run counter to, be distinct, stand apart, make a nonsense of, be at variance with His story differed from his mother's in several respects.
be dissimilar accord, coincide, harmonize2. be different, vary, diverge, be distinguishable, be dissimilar, not be alike We differ in both approach and views.3. disagree, argue, clash, dispute, dissent, quarrel, squabble, quibble, fail to agree The two leaders have differed on the issue of sanctions.
disagree agree, accord, concur, cooperate, assent, acquiesce

differ

verb1. To be unlike or dissimilar:disagree, diverge, vary.Idiom: be at variance.2. To be of different opinion:disaccord, disagree, discord, dissent, vary.Idiom: join issue.

Translations

不同意见分歧相异

differ

(ˈdifə) – past tense, past participle ˈdiffered – verb1. (often with from) to be not like or alike. Our views differ; Her house differs from mine. 相异，不同 2. to disagree (with). I think we will have to agree to differ.意见分歧

differed and differing have one r.

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agree to differ

Of two parties, to mutually accept that they simply do not (and will not) share the same view on a particular issue, in the interest of moving past the issue or avoiding further confrontation. After their discussion about politics intensified, Fred and Sue had to agree to differ before it impacted their friendship. I'm sick of arguing with you, so let's just agree to differ and move on from this issue.See also: agree, differ

beg to differ

To politely disagree with someone else. I'm sorry, headmaster, but I beg to differ. Students at this school should have more access to financial aid and scholarships, not less. He thinks that the evening was a disaster, but I beg to differ—I saw plenty of guests enjoying themselves!See also: beg, differ

differ from (someone or something)

To be unlike someone or something. Can you explain how this car differs from that one? This proposal barely differs from the original one at all!See also: differ

differ in (something)

To have specific differences from someone or something else. I can tell the twins apart—they differ in that Jim has a birthmark on his cheek. This recipe differs from that one because it doesn't require eggs.See also: differ

differ with (someone) about (something)

1. To disagree about something. I'm sorry, but I differ with you about that analysis and don't see how you can interpret the text that way.2. To argue or debate about something. If you two are going to differ with each other about your interpretations of the text, can you at least take it outside?See also: differ

differ about (something)

1. To disagree about something. I'm sorry, but we just differ about that analysis—I don't see how you can interpret the text that way.2. To argue or debate about something. If you two are going to differ about your interpretations of the text, can you at least take it outside?See also: differ

differ on (something)

1. To disagree about something. I'm sorry, but we just differ on that analysis—I don't see how you can interpret the text that way.2. To argue or debate about something. If you two are going to differ on your interpretations of the text, can you at least take it outside?See also: differ, on

differ with (someone) on (something)

1. To disagree about something. I'm sorry, but I differ with you on that analysis and don't see how you can interpret the text that way.2. To argue or debate about something. If you two are going to differ with each other on your interpretations of the text, can you at least take it outside?See also: differ, on

tastes differ

Preferences, inclinations, and desires can vary widely between different people. It's true that tastes differ, but I've yet to meet someone who genuinely dislikes this movie and its sequel. A: "It just really aggravates me that Tom thinks the book is stupid." B: "Tastes differ, John. Just let it go."See also: differ, taste

beg to differ (with someone)

Fig. to disagree with someone; to state one's disagreement with someone in a polite way. (Usually used in a statement made to the person being disagreed with.) I beg to differ with you, but you have stated everything exactly backwards. If I may beg to differ, you have not expressed my position as well as you seem to think.See also: beg, differ

differ from something

[for something] to be different from something else. No, this one differs from the one you saw because it has a bigger handle. How does this one differ from that one?See also: differ

differ in something

[for people or things] to be different in a specific way or in specific ways. They differ only in the color of their eyes and the size of their shoes. They differ in size and shape.See also: differ

differ (with someone) about something

and differ (with someone) on something 1. [for someone] to disagree with someone about something. I must differ with you about that. We differ about that. I don't differ with you on that point. 2. [for someone] to argue with someone about something. Tom was differing with Terry rather loudly about which one of them was going to carry the flag. Let's stop differing with each other on these simple things!See also: differ

Tastes differ.

Prov. Different people like different things. Fred: Bill always goes out with such stupid girls. I can't understand why. Alan: Tastes differ.See also: differ, Taste

beg to differ

Disagree with someone, as in John told me Max was sure to win, but I beg to differ-I don't think he has a chance. This courteous formula for expressing disagreement echoes similar uses of beg in the sense of "ask," such as I beg your pardon, so used since about 1600. Also see excuse me. See also: beg, differ

agree to differ

agree to disagree

If two people who are arguing about something agree to differ or agree to disagree, they decide to stop arguing because neither of them is going to change their opinion. I find some of his views very curious and we've agreed to differ on some things. You and I are going to have to agree to disagree on this issue.See also: agree, differ

agree to differ

cease to argue about something because neither party will compromise or be persuaded.See also: agree, differ

aˌgree to ˈdiffer

(of two or more people) allow each other to have different opinions about something, especially in order to avoid more argument: Our views on this matter are so different that we’ll just have to agree to differ.See also: agree, differ

I beg to ˈdiffer

used to say politely that you do not agree with something that has just been said: I must beg to differ on this. I think you are quite mistaken.See also: beg, differ

differ from

v. To have qualities that are not the same as those of something else: My results differed from the results of everyone else who conducted the experiment. Sopranos differ from altos in having higher voices.See also: differ

beg to differ

To disagree in a polite manner.See also: beg, differ

beg to differ, I

I disagree. This polite conversational phrase uses beg in the sense of “ask” or “entreat,” much as it is in the stock locution “I beg your pardon” for “Excuse me.” This usage dates from the 1300s.See also: beg

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