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differ

/ˈdɪfər/
dif · fer ˈdɪf · ər
English Definition
v. to be unlike or distinct in nature
中文释义
不同
Significado en Español
diferir, discrepar
한국어 뜻
다르다, 의견을 달리하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khác biệt, bất đồng
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Example Sentence

Our opinions differ on this matter.

我们在这件事上的意见不同。

Synonyms
vary diverge contrast
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “differ”:

  1. A resemble
  2. B match
  3. C coincide
  4. D vary
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D — vary. “differ” means v. to be unlike or distinct in nature

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The twins may look alike, but their personalities greatly ______.

  1. A match
  2. B agree
  3. C differ
  4. D resemble
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C — differ. “differ” means v. to be unlike or distinct in nature

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Common questions about “differ”

What does “differ” mean?

differ — v. to be unlike or distinct in nature. In Chinese: 不同.

How do you pronounce “differ”?

differ is pronounced /ˈdɪfər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dif · fer.

How do you use “differ” in a sentence?

Our opinions differ on this matter. (我们在这件事上的意见不同。)

What are synonyms for “differ”?

vary, diverge, contrast — all close in meaning to differ (v. to be unlike or distinct in nature).

Is “differ” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. differ appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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