differ

/dˈɪfɐ/

/ˈdɪfɝ/

[verb]

to differ

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to be different from something or someone

antonyms : equal

to disagree with someone; to have a different opinion

synonyms : disagree

dissent

take issue

antonyms : agree

Examples

1. When everyone in the group agreed on the idea without questioning it, John reminded them of the proverb great minds think alike, though fools seldom differ, to encourage them to think independently and critically.

2. Let's just agree to differ on this topic and start talking about something else, huh?

3. Towns 130 miles apart differ about 10 minutes in sun times.

4. Towns 1,300 miles apart differ about 100 minutes in sun times.