differ
gb/dˈɪfɚ/ us/dˈɪfɚ/
B1
Engels
~ 2600
különbözik, eltér, nem ért egyet
WERKWOORD
B1
1
különbözik
B1
eltér
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'differ' with 'different'. 'Differ' is a verb, while 'different' is an adjective.
Betekenis
to be unlike or not the same
Woordcombinaties
differ greatly
|differ significantly
|differ slightly
|differ from
|differ in opinion
Synoniemen
vary (Implies changes or differences within a range or group.)
|
diverge (Often used for paths, ideas, or trends that move apart.)
Antoniemen
resemble (Means to look or be like something else.)
|
match (Implies being the same in form or quality.)
Thema's
comparison
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To not be the same as something else.
To be dissimilar in nature, form, or quality; to not be the same as something else.
WERKWOORD
B2
2
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use 'differ' without specifying the point of disagreement, which can make the sentence unclear.
Betekenis
to disagree in opinion
Woordcombinaties
differ sharply
|differ strongly
|differ widely
|differ with someone
Synoniemen
disagree (The most direct synonym; often more common in everyday speech.)
Antoniemen
agree (To have the same opinion as someone else.)
Thema's
communication
|conflict
|opinions
|relationships
Definitie
To not agree with someone’s opinion or idea.
To hold a different opinion, view, or belief from someone else.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
differ
IPA
GB/dˈɪfɚ/
US/dˈɪfɚ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
dif - fer (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (dif)
Woordvormen
Verb
- Base: differ
- 3rd Person Singular: differs
- Present Participle: differing
- Past: differed
Woordfamilie
Forms
differs
verb
differing
verb
differed
verb
Core family
Related words
Advanced or less common
differentiation
noun B2
differential
adjective B2
Uitdrukkingen
differ from
1/dˈɪfɚ fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
to be unlike something else
To not be the same as something else.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- I differ with my boss on this issue.
- She differs with her parents about where to live.