English verb: differ | |||
1. | differ (stative) be different | ||
Samples | These two tests differ in only one respect. | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something is ----ing PP | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | contrast, counterpoint, depart, deviate, diverge, vary, vary | ||
Antonyms | equal, be | ||
2. | differ (communication) be of different opinions | ||
Samples | I beg to differ!. She disagrees with her husband on many questions. | ||
Synonyms | disagree, dissent, take issue | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | clash, contradict, contravene, dissent, negate | ||
Antonyms | agree, concur, concord, hold | ||