Analysis of the Word differ Volosnikova Julia 212

Analysis of the Word “differ” Volosnikova Julia, 212 gr.

# The two brothers differ in their tastes. To differ…

Grammatical characteristics of the word Link verb Stative verb Durative verb Intransitive verb

Lexical characteristics of the word 1. to be different from something else (отличаться от чего-то) differ from: # English differs from Spanish in that it is not pronounced as it is written. differ in: # The two animals come from the same family but differ in body shape and breeding habits. differ from something to something: # The techniques used differ from company to company. differ widely/significantly/greatly (=be very different): # Laws on pollution differ widely from one country to another.

2. to disagree with someone about a subject (не соглашаться с кем-то о чём-либо) differ on/over: # Experts differ on the causes of the disease. differ with: # Baker also differed with members of Congress over this issue. opinions/views differ: # Opinions differ as to the likely winner of the tournament. beg to differ (=disagree): # I beg to differ with you a bit there.

Set phrases & Idioms agree to differ (to stop arguing because you know you will never agree) # In the end, we agreed to differ. see beg to differ (позволю себе не согласиться) see make a difference (увидеть разницу) split the difference (идти на компромисс) make a difference to (to have an important effect on something, especially a good effect) # This scheme will certainly make a difference to the way I do my job.

Derivatives Differ (verb) Different (adjective): not the same as another person or thing, or not the same as before # I tried on lots of different hats. # Her new glasses make her look completely different. Difference (noun): something that makes one thing or person not the same as another thing or person # What's the difference between these two computers? # There's a big difference in the attitudes of town and country people. Differently (adverb): # Different people cope differently with failure.

Collocations: differ Considerably (значительно) Greatly (в значительной степени) Markedly (заметно) Radically (коренным образом) Sharply (резко) Significantly (значительно) Substantially (существенно) Widely (широко)

Synonyms alter (изменять) be distinguished from (следует отличать от) be off the beaten path (быть в глуши) be unlike (быть непохожим) bear no resemblance (не иметь никакого сходства) clash with (сталкиваться с) conflict with (конфликтовать с) contradict (противоречить) contrast (контрастность) depart from (отходить от) deviate from (отклоняться от) digress (отвлекаться) take exception (сделать исключение) turn (повернуть)

disagree (не соглашаться) divaricate from (расходиться с) diverge (расходиться) diversify (диверсификация) lack resemblance (отсутствие сходства) modify (изменить) not conform (не соответствует) not look like (не похож) reverse (обратный) run counter to (противоречить) show contrast (показать контраст) sing a different tune ( «петь другую мелодию» ) stand apart ( «стоять в стороне» ) take exception (сделать исключение) vary (меняться)

Antonyms agree (соглашаться) be same (быть таким же) conform (соответствовать)

Exercises How do you tell the difference _____ the kittens? Какая разница между этими пятью пауками? Six ______ boys asked me to dance. Американский английский немного отличается от британского английского. He is quite _____ from what I thought him to be. Opinions _____ as to the likely winner of the tournament. Different people… Моя сестра не видит разницы между машинами.

«____» Between What's the difference between these five spiders? Different American English is slightly different to British English. Different people have different opinions. My sister doesn’t see any difference between the cars.

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