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differs


Meanings
  • adjective

    denoting or relating to a difference or a variation

    - "The red team and the blue team differ in their opinions."
    - "The new software has some features that differ from the old one."
  • verb

    be or become other than; vary from; depart from

    - "Their opinions on the issue differ."
    - "My old car differs greatly from the new model."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with differs
quaver , rave , grave , wave
Homophones
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  1. differents

  2. divers

  3. diver

  4. diversify


Variants
List of all variants of differs that leads to same result
differ , differed , differing , differs
Forms
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differed (past tense), differing (present participle), differences (plural noun)


Etymology
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Old English difrerian, from differ 'to carry apart, set apart, separate'; see diverge


Trivia
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  1. The word 'differ' comes from the Old English word 'difrerian', which means 'to carry apart'.

  2. The word 'differ' is often used in scientific research to describe the differences between two groups or variables.


Related Concepts
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  1. contrast: The comparison of two or more things to show the differences between them.

  2. variation: A change or modification in something.


Culture
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In literature, 'differ' is often used to highlight contrasts and conflicts between characters or ideas. In art, it can represent a departure from traditional styles or themes.

How to Memorize "differs"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine two objects or ideas that are different, like red and blue, or circles and squares.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'differ' as meaning 'to be unique' or 'to stand out'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'differ' to help remember its meaning, such as 'The red team and the blue team differ in their opinions.'


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