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differ v. 1 diverge, deviate, be separate or distinct, be dissimilar
or different, contrast; depart: Even the leaves of the same
tree differ from one another. These substances differ in their
magnetic properties. 2 disagree, conflict, contradict, be
contradictory, vary, be at variance, take issue, part company,
fall out, quarrel, argue: Opinions differ as to the best way to
bring up children. She differed with me on many subjects.
difference
n. 1 distinction, dissimilarity, discrepancy, unlikeness,
disagreement, inconsistency, diversity, variation, imbalance;
inequality, dissimilitude, incongruity, contrast,
contradistinction, contrariety: Difference of opinion can be
constructive in a business partnership. Being colour-blind, he
cannot tell the difference between red and green. 2 Often,
differences. dispute, quarrel, argument, disagreement,
dissension, conflict: We were able to settle our differences
amicably. 3 change, alteration, metamorphosis, reformation,
transformation, conversion, adjustment, modification: Since her
operation, the difference in Philippa is surprising. 4
idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, characteristic, character, nature:
There are important differences between socialism and communism.
5 rest, remainder, leftovers, balance: After each had taken his
share, the difference was 12, which we divided equally among the
four of us.
different adj. 1 unlike, unalike, dissimilar, conflicting; contrary,
discrete, contrastive, contrasting, disparate, divergent,
diverse, distinct, opposite, separate, distinguishable; another
or other: We both enjoy boating but in different ways. When
modelling, she assumes a different pose every few seconds. 2
unique, unusual, peculiar, odd, singular, particular,
distinctive, personal, extraordinary, special, remarkable,
bizarre, rare, weird, strange, unconventional, original, out of
the ordinary; new, novel, exceptional, unheard-of: And now, for
something completely different, we present a juggling trick
cyclist. 3 assorted, manifold, multifarious, numerous, abundant,
sundry, various, varied, divers, many, several: Different kinds
of breakfast cereal are now available.
differentiate
v. 1 distinguish, discriminate, contradistinguish, separate,
contrast, oppose, set off or apart, tell apart: They must learn