Meaning & use
differ
To be unlike or different from something else, or to disagree in opinion.
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The two reports differ significantly in their estimates of the total cost.
We differ on how best to handle the situation, though we agree on the goal.
A note on using this word
Differ from is used to compare two things, while differ with or on describes a disagreement in opinion.
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