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differ verb
/ˈdɪf.ər /
/-ɚ/ v [I] Definition
•
to be not like something or someone else, either physically or in another wayThe twins look alike, but they differ in temperament.
His views differ considerably from those of his parents.
The findings of the various studies differ significantly/markedly/radically.
The incidence of the illness differs greatly between men and women.
•
formal to disagreeEconomists differ on the cause of inflation.
I beg to differ with you on that point.
(Definition of differ verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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