verb

differ

to differ, to disagree

Our opinions differ on this matter.

Our opinions differ on this matter.

The two systems differ in many ways.

The two systems differ in many ways.

((from sb./sth.)) to be unlike sb./sth. The new model differs from the old one.

((with sb.)) ((on/about sth.)) to disagree with sb. about sth. I differ with you on that point.

Synonyms: vary, disagree; Antonyms: agree, resemble

From Latin 'differre' (to carry apart), from 'dis-' (apart) + 'ferre' (to carry).

Think of 'di-' as meaning 'two' or 'apart'. When things 'differ', they are carried apart from each other.

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