/ ˈdɪfə(r); NAmE / verb [ v ]
1.
A and B ~ (from each other) | A ~s from B to be different from sb/sth :
They hold differing views.
French differs from English in this respect.
French and English differ in this respect.
Ideas on childcare may differ considerably between the parents.
2.
differ (with sb) (about / on / over sth) to disagree with sb :
I have to differ with you on that.
Medical opinion differs as to how to treat the disease.
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IDIOMS
see agree , beg
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English (also in the sense put off, defer ): from Old French differer differ, defer, from Latin differre , from dis- from, away + ferre bring, carry. Compare with defer put off .