Definitions and Examples of differ, unequal
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To be unlike or distinct in nature, quality, or form.
Example
Their opinions differ on the best way to solve the problem.
Not equal in size, value, or status.
Example
The distribution of wealth in the country is unequal, with a small percentage of people owning most of the resources.
Key Differences: differ vs unequal
- 1Differ is a verb that describes the state of being unlike or distinct in nature, quality, or form.
- 2Unequal is an adjective that describes the state of not being equal in size, value, or status.
Effective Usage of differ, unequal
- 1Comparing Objects: Use differ to compare two or more objects that are not alike.
- 2Describing Inequality: Use unequal to describe a situation where things are not equal in size, value, or status.
Remember this!
The antonyms of equaled are differ and unequal. Use differ to compare objects that are not alike and unequal to describe situations where things are not equal in size, value, or status.