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differ

US /ˈdɪfɚ/

verb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

be different

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Prices differ from store to store, so compare them carefully.

Word Family

NounNoun
VerbVerb
differ gốc differentiate
AdjectiveAdj
different differential
AdverbAdv
differently differentially

Synonyms

  • varybecome different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
  • disagreebe of different opinions

Collocations

  • Easy differ in size
    to differ in size, meaning to be different
  • Medium opinions differ among colleagues
    describing opinions differ among colleagues (a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty)
  • Hard differ markedly from regional benchmarks
    to differ markedly from regional benchmarks, meaning to be different
  • Very Hard agree to differ cordially
    to agree to differ cordially, meaning to be in accord; be in agreement

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