differ
gb/dˈɪfɚ/ us/dˈɪfɚ/
B1
Englisch
~ 2600
különbözik, eltér, nem ért egyet
VERB
B1
1
különbözik
B1
eltér
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] differs from [something else]
The two proposals differ in several key areas.
A két javaslat több kulcsfontosságú ponton eltér egymástól.
Her style of writing differs greatly from mine.
Az írói stílusa nagyban különbözik az enyémtől.
Opinions on this topic differ among experts.
The climate here differs from that of my hometown.
These shoes differ slightly in color from the picture.
Beispiele für Lernende
Cats differ from dogs in many ways.
A macskák sok tekintetben különböznek a kutyáktól.
My idea differs from yours.
Az én ötletem különbözik a tiédtől.
The two answers differ slightly.
Tastes differ from person to person.
This book differs from the movie.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'differ' with 'different'. 'Differ' is a verb, while 'different' is an adjective.
Bedeutung
to be unlike or not the same
Wortverbindungen
differ greatly
|differ significantly
|differ slightly
|differ from
|differ in opinion
Synonyme
vary (Implies changes or differences within a range or group.)
|
diverge (Often used for paths, ideas, or trends that move apart.)
Antonyme
resemble (Means to look or be like something else.)
|
match (Implies being the same in form or quality.)
Themen
comparison
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To not be the same as something else.
To be dissimilar in nature, form, or quality; to not be the same as something else.
VERB
B2
2
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] differs with [someone] on [topic]
I must differ with you on that point.
Ebben a kérdésben nem értek egyet önnel.
They differ on how to solve the problem.
Nem értenek egyet abban, hogyan kellene megoldani a problémát.
The committee members differ in their views about the project.
We differ fundamentally on this issue.
He differs from his colleague in his approach to teaching.
Beispiele für Lernende
I differ with you about this idea.
Nem értek veled egyet ezzel az ötlettel kapcsolatban.
They differ on what to do next.
Nem értenek egyet abban, hogy mit kellene tenniük ezután.
We differ in our opinions.
She differs with her friend about the movie.
I differ from him on this matter.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes use 'differ' without specifying the point of disagreement, which can make the sentence unclear.
Bedeutung
to disagree in opinion
Wortverbindungen
differ sharply
|differ strongly
|differ widely
|differ with someone
Synonyme
disagree (The most direct synonym; often more common in everyday speech.)
Antonyme
agree (To have the same opinion as someone else.)
Themen
communication
|conflict
|opinions
|relationships
Definition
To not agree with someone’s opinion or idea.
To hold a different opinion, view, or belief from someone else.
Grammatik
Grundform
differ
IPA
GB/dˈɪfɚ/
US/dˈɪfɚ/
Silben & Betonung
dif - fer (2 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (dif)
Wortformen
Verb
- Base: differ
- 3rd Person Singular: differs
- Present Participle: differing
- Past: differed
Wortfamilie
Forms
differs
verb
differing
verb
differed
verb
Core family
Related words
Advanced or less common
differentiation
noun B2
differential
adjective B2
Ausdrücke
differ from
1/dˈɪfɚ fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
to be unlike something else
To not be the same as something else.
Beispiele
- Her approach differs from mine in many ways.
- The new model differs from the old one in size and shape.
differ with
1/dˈɪfɚ wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
to disagree with someone
To have a different opinion from someone.
Beispiele
- I differ with my boss on this issue.
- She differs with her parents about where to live.