differ
gb/dˈɪfɚ/ us/dˈɪfɚ/
B1
English
~ 2600
különbözik, eltér, nem ért egyet
VERB
B1
1
különbözik
B1
eltér
B2
Usage pattern:
[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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'differ' with 'different'. 'Differ' is a verb, while 'different' is an adjective.
Meaning
to be unlike or not the same
Collocations
differ greatly
|differ significantly
|differ slightly
|differ from
|differ in opinion
Synonyms
vary (Implies changes or differences within a range or group.)
|
diverge (Often used for paths, ideas, or trends that move apart.)
Antonyms
resemble (Means to look or be like something else.)
|
match (Implies being the same in form or quality.)
Themes
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
Usage pattern:
[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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'differ' without specifying the point of disagreement, which can make the sentence unclear.
Meaning
to disagree in opinion
Collocations
differ sharply
|differ strongly
|differ widely
|differ with someone
Synonyms
disagree (The most direct synonym; often more common in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
agree (To have the same opinion as someone else.)
Themes
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.
Grammar
Dictionary form
differ
IPA
GB/dˈɪfɚ/
US/dˈɪfɚ/
Syllables & stress
dif - fer (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (dif)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: differ
- 3rd Person Singular: differs
- Present Participle: differing
- Past: differed
Word family
Forms
differs
verb
differing
verb
differed
verb
Core family
Related words
Advanced or less common
differentiation
noun B2
differential
adjective B2
Expressions
differ from
1/dˈɪfɚ fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
to be unlike something else
To not be the same as something else.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- I differ with my boss on this issue.
- She differs with her parents about where to live.