Differed (verb)

Meaning & Definition of Differed

to be unlike or distinct in nature, form, or characteristics
to change from time to time or from one instance to another, vary
to be of unlike or opposite opinion, disagree

Differed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

to be unlike; to not be the same

"my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money"

similar: contrasted, varied

related: deviated, diverged, divided, fluctuated, separated

opposite: compared, matched

near: accorded, agreed, conformed, corresponded
to have a different opinion

"after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue"

similar: disagreed, dissented, nonconcurred, took issue

related: clashed, collided, conflicted, contrasted, countered, debated, objected, opposed, protested, resisted, contested, disputed, argued, bickered, fell out, quarreled

opposite: agreed, assented, concurred

near: acceded, accepted, acquiesced, complied, consented, deferred, subscribed, affiliated, allied, associated, came round, collaborated, colluded, compromised, cooperated, got along, sided

Related Entry: Differ (verb)

Differ is a different word from Differed. The synonyms below are for differ, not for differed.

to be unlike; to not be the same

"my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money"

similar: contrast, vary

related: deviate, diverge, divide, fluctuate, separate

opposite: compare, match

near: accord, agree, conform, correspond
to have a different opinion

"after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue"

similar: disagree, dissent, nonconcur, take issue

related: clash, collide, conflict, contrast, counter, debate, object, oppose, protest, resist, contest, dispute, argue, bicker, fall out, quarrel

opposite: agree, assent, concur

near: accede, accept, acquiesce, comply, consent, defer, subscribe, affiliate, ally, associate, collaborate, collude, come round, compromise, cooperate, get along, side

Related Entry: Differed (from) (verb)

Differed (from) is a different word from Differed. The synonyms below are for differed (from), not for differed.

as in disagreed (with)

similar: disagreed (with), contradicted, disputed, gainsaid, negated, nullified, clashed, conflicted, jarred

opposite: accorded, agreed, answered, checked, chorded, cohered, coincided, comported, conformed, consisted, corresponded, dovetailed, fitted, harmonized, jibed, rhymed, sorted, squared, tallied, went, equaled, matched, paralleled, aligned, lined up, registered

Related Entry: Differed (over) (verb)

Differed (over) is a different word from Differed. The synonyms below are for differed (over), not for differed.

as in disagreed (with)

similar: disagreed (with), aborted, called, called off, dropped, recalled, repealed, rescinded, revoked, countered, debated, objected, opposed, protested, resisted, contested, disputed

opposite: agreed (on), arranged, decided, fixed, set, settled, contracted, pledged, promised, blueprinted, calculated, charted, concerted, designed, drafted, framed, hammered out, intrigued, laid out, maneuvered, mapped (out), planned, programmed, schematized, schemed, shaped, squared away, worked out

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Differed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Differed:

contrasted, varied, disagreed, dissented, nonconcurred, took issue

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Differed

Words with the opposite meaning of Differed:

compared, matched, agreed, assented, concurred

Related Words for Differed

Near Antonyms of Differed

Word Forms of Differed

Inflections: differing

Origin & Etymology of Differed

Middle English differren, differen, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French differer "to be different," borrowed (with conjugational change) from Latin differre "to carry away in varying directions, spread abroad, postpone, delay, be unlike or distinct," from dif-, assimilated form of dis- dis- + ferre "to carry, convey"

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Differed

What does "Differed" mean?

"Differed" means to be unlike or distinct in nature, form, or characteristics. As a verb, it is defined as: to be unlike or distinct in nature, form, or characteristics. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Differed"?

Other words for "Differed" include contrasted, varied, disagreed, dissented, nonconcurred and took issue. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Differed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Differed"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Differed". Common alternatives include contrasted, varied, disagreed, dissented, nonconcurred and took issue.

What is the opposite of "Differed"?

Antonyms of "Differed" include compared, matched, agreed, assented and concurred. Near antonyms include accorded, conformed, corresponded and acceded.

How do you use "Differed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Differed" in a sentence: "my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money"; "after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue".

Is "Differed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Differed" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Differed"?

"Differed" is pronounced /ˈdi-fər/ and divided into syllables as dif·fer.

What is the origin of the word "Differed"?

"Differed" comes from Middle English differren, differen, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French differer "to be different," borrowed (with conjugational change) from Latin differre "to carry away in varying directions, spread abroad, postpone, delay, be unlike or distinct," from dif-, assimilated form of dis- dis- + ferre "to carry, convey". First known use: 15th century.