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The two maps differ in color.
What does Differ mean?
Differ means to be different.
Dictionary definition
To be unlike something else in one or more ways.
Example sentences
Differ in a sentence
medium
Our answers differ because we used different examples.
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Two stories may differ in details but share the same theme.
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Practice 1
What does differ mean?
Differ means to be different.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to differ?
The choice "vary" is closest in meaning because differ means to be different.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for differ?
The choice "match" is a strong contrast because differ means to be different.
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Differ
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dih · fur · strongest beat: dih
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MeaningDiffer means to be different.
ExampleExample: The two maps differ in color.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dih · fur
- Strongest beat
- dih
- Ending
- fur
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dih.
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Differ word family
Base word
differ
adjective
different
Not the same.
noun
difference
A way in which things are unlike.
adverb
differently
In another way.
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Hint for students
Differ means to be different.
Common mix-up
Differ is not the same as match. Differ means differ means to be different.
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Read this model sentence: Our answers differ because we used different examples. Clue words: different, answers, because. Underline clue words that show why differ fits instead of match. Now write one new sentence that shows differ without using the word differ. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show differ?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Our answers differ because we used different examples." Why does differ fit better than match?
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