differ
verb (used without object)
to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often followed byfrom ).
differed
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past participleof differ.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof differ.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
differverb (used without object)to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often followed byfrom ).
Example Sentences
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He noted the statement differed from the allegations laid out in the lawsuit.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
However, the exact BFA profiles differed among species.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
The clock on the replay feed differed from the clock on the feed the rest of us saw.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Román would make the decision “based on” a point system that differed from what was laid out in the original request for proposals, according to an addendum sent to the bidders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The dwarf had been busy building some sort of boom to close off the mouth of the river, though the fishermen differed as to whether the work had been completed or not.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
