differ

Meanings

• adjective

  having a difference or being different; not identical; distinct; dissimilar

  - "The two teams differ greatly in playing style."
  - "Despite their similarities, the two books differ in their interpretations of the human condition."

• verb, transitive

  to be or become other than; vary from; deviate from

  - "The final version of the report differs significantly from the initial proposal."
  - "Your opinion differs from mine on this matter."

• verb, intransitive

  to make a difference or be distinguishable

  - "A small detail can differ the outcome of the game."
  - "The new policy will differ the way we work."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɪfɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with differ
differ , refer , quiver , trembler , giver

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Variants

List of all variants of differ that leads to same result
differ , differed , differing , differs , beg to differ , agree to differ , agree to disagree

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Forms

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different, differently, differing

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Etymology

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Old English 'deofran' meaning 'to make a difference, to deviate'. The word 'differ' comes from the Proto-Germanic root 'deubh-' which means 'to turn' or 'to change'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'differ' is related to the word 'deviate', which comes from the Latin word 'devio', meaning 'to turn aside'.

2. The word 'differ' is often used in the field of statistics to describe the differences between data sets or populations.

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Related Concepts

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1. contrast: The relationship between two things that are opposite or dissimilar. 'Differ' and 'contrast' are related in that they both describe differences between things, but 'contrast' emphasizes the contrasting nature of those differences.

2. distinct: Something that is distinct is separate and clearly defined, making it easy to distinguish from other things. 'Differ' and 'distinct' are related in that they both describe differences, but 'distinct' emphasizes the uniqueness and clarity of those differences.

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Culture

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The word 'differ' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in philosophical and scientific contexts. In literature, it is often used to explore the themes of individuality, uniqueness, and diversity. In science, it is used to describe the differences between various species, phenomena, or concepts.

How to Memorize "differ"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'differ', imagine two things that are different or distinct. For example, imagine two teams with different uniforms, or two books with different covers.

2. associate
   

   - To associate 'differ', imagine the idea of 'differences' or 'distinctions'. For example, you could associate 'differ' with the idea of a Venn diagram, which shows the differences and similarities between two sets.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember 'differ', use the acronym 'DifFer' to stand for 'Differences' or 'Distinct'.

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