dif|fer — «DIHF uhr», intransitive verb. 1. to be not the same; be unlike; be different (from): »My answer to the arithmetic problem differed from hers. The twins differ from each other in their interests. 2. to hold or express a different opinion;… … Useful english dictionary
Differ — Dif fer, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Differed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Differing}.] [L. differre; dif = dis + ferre to bear, carry: cf. F. diff[ e]rer. See 1st {Bear}, and cf. {Defer}, {Delay}.] 1. To be or stand apart; to disagree; to be unlike; to be… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Differ — Dif fer, v. t. To cause to be different or unlike; to set at variance. [R.] [1913 Webster] But something ts that differs thee and me. Cowley. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
differ — dif|fer [ dıfər ] verb intransitive 1. ) to be different from something else: differ in: The two animals come from the same family but differ in body shape and breeding habits. differ from: English differs from Spanish in that it is not… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
differ — dif|fer W3 [ˈdıfə US ər] v [Date: 1300 1400; : French; Origin: différer [i] to delay, be different , from Latin differre, from ferre to carry ] 1.) to be different from something in some way ▪ The two systems differ in many respects. differ from… … Dictionary of contemporary English
differ — dif•fer [[t]ˈdɪf ər[/t]] 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 • Etymology: 1325–75;… … From formal English to slang
differ — dif·fer … English syllables
Differed — Differ Dif fer, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Differed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Differing}.] [L. differre; dif = dis + ferre to bear, carry: cf. F. diff[ e]rer. See 1st {Bear}, and cf. {Defer}, {Delay}.] 1. To be or stand apart; to disagree; to be unlike; to be … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Differing — Differ Dif fer, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Differed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Differing}.] [L. differre; dif = dis + ferre to bear, carry: cf. F. diff[ e]rer. See 1st {Bear}, and cf. {Defer}, {Delay}.] 1. To be or stand apart; to disagree; to be unlike; to be … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
differential — Relating to, or characterized by, a difference; distinguishing. [L. dif fero, to carry apart, differ, fr. dis, apart] threshold d. SYN: d. threshold. * * * dif·fer·en·tial .dif ə ren chəl adj 1) of, relating to, or constituting a difference… … Medical dictionary
indifferent — in|dif|fer|ent [ınˈdıfərənt] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin indifferens making no difference , from differre; DIFFER] 1.) not at all interested in someone or something indifferent to ▪ Sarah was absolutely indifferent to him,… … Dictionary of contemporary English