differs

/ˈdɪfərz/

Meanings

verb

Not to have the same traits or characteristics; to be unalike or distinct.

Examples :

"These shoes only differ from those ones in having slightly longer laces."

character quality

verb

(people, groups, etc.) To have diverging opinions, disagree.

Examples :

"My brother and I usually agree on movies, but we differ greatly when it comes to politics. "

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verb

To be separated in quantity.

Examples :

"The numbers 3 and 21 differ by 18."

amount number

Related Words

separated verb

/ˈsɛpəɹeɪtɪd/

To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

"Separate the articles from the headings."

politics verb

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ /ˈpɑl.ɪˌtɪks/

To engage in political activity; politick.

"The student council members are politicking to get their proposal for a new school library adopted. "

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

diverging verb

/daɪˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/ /dəˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/

(of lines or paths) To run apart; to separate; to tend into different directions.

"The two hiking trails started together, but soon they were diverging, one leading up the mountain and the other towards the lake. "

slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

Slenderly; delicately.

"He was slightly built, but tall."

disagree verb

/dɪsəˈɡɹiː/ /dɪsəˈɡɹi/

To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.

"Bob says cats are friendlier than dogs, but I disagree."

distinct adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋkt/

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

"Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

quantity noun

/ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɨti/

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

opinions noun

/əˈpɪnjənz/

A subjective belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed about a topic, issue, person or thing.

"My friends and I have different opinions about which restaurant to go to for dinner. "

brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

unalike adjective

/ˌʌnəˈlaɪk/

Of an unlike kind; different

"Even though they are twins, their personalities are unalike. "

characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "