differ

One entry found for differ.

Main Entry: dif·fer
Pronunciation: 'di-f&r
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form(s): dif·fered; dif·fer·ing /-f(&-)ri[ng]/
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French differer to postpone, be different, from Latin differre, from dis- + ferre to carry -- more at BEAR
1 a : to be unlike or distinct in nature, form, or characteristics <the law of one state differs from that of another> b : to change from time to time or from one instance to another : VARY <the number of cookies in a box may differ>
2 : to be of unlike or opposite opinion : DISAGREE <they differ on religious matters>