1. past tense of differ; to be unlike or distinct from something else
2. past tense of differ; to have a disagreement or hold a different opinion

Examples

• The two reports differed significantly in their conclusions.
• Her approach differed from the traditional method.
• The students differed on which book was better.
• Their opinions differed about the best solution.
• The test results differed between the two groups.
• We differed on the importance of the issue.
• The colors differed slightly under different lighting.