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differs

Pronunciation: [ˈdɪf.ərz]

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Learn how to use differs in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(verb) to show that things are not the same. When you say something differs from another thing, it means they have different qualities or characteristics.

Example

The weather in the two cities differs greatly; one is hot, and the other is cold.

Example

Their ideas do not differ; they believe the same thing.

Example

How does her opinion differ from yours?

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to be different from someone or something else in a specific way. This means that two people or things are not alike in some respects.

Example

He differs from his brother in personality; one is shy, and the other is outgoing.

Example

The twins do not differ in looks; they are identical.

Example

What ways do they differ in their approaches to solving problems?

How to pronounce differs

Pronunciation: [ˈdɪf.ərz]

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