Elementary SSAT vocabulary
differ
verb
To be unlike another person or thing in some way.
Closest meaning
be unlike
Examples
- The twins differ in how they solve math problems.
- Our lunch choices differ, but both meals taste delicious.
- These two birds differ in the colors of their wings.
Try a practice question
Which is closest in meaning to “differ”?
- A.wide
- B.firm and quick to decide
- C.self-satisfied
- D.be unlike
Show the answer
D. be unlike — differ means “To be unlike another person or thing in some way.”
Easy to mix up
Words close to differ in meaning or spelling.
- difficult
- contrast
- similar
- identical
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