verb
differ
DIF-ur/ˈdɪfər/
To be unlike another in some respect.
These two ceramic cups differ in shape, size, and color.
Etymology
The pieces give the image of carrying things apart. Latin differre also meant “set apart” and “be different,” connecting separation with the qualities that make one thing unlike another.
In context
the control population understand each other they can read each other social cues the experiment line can do that too there's no evidence that they differ in that way
More examples
- The twins differ in their tastes.
- This year's schedule differs from last year's.
- We differ on the best way to proceed.
Forms
differ · differs · differed · differing
difference noun — A way in which things are unlike.
different adjective — Not the same as something else.