How to Use "Differ" with Example Sentences

differ (v): to not be the same; to be different; to have a different opinion

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Used with adverbs:

"The two brothers differ considerably."
(considerably, greatly, significantly)

"Their views differ widely on this topic."
(widely, clearly, dramatically, substantially, sharply)

"The opinions differ slightly."
(slightly, somewhat)

Used with verbs:

"I beg to differ."
(beg to)

Used with prepositions:

"Their salaries differ according to their skills."
(according to)

"The test scores differ among the students."
(among)

"My plans differ from yours."
(from)

"The boys differ in size."
(in)

"The parents differ about school issues."
(about, over, on)

"The women differ with the men."
(with)

Used with nouns:

"Their opinions differ."
(opinions, tastes, views)