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defer vs differ vs diversify vs vary
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| deferverb/dɪˈfɜːr/ | Meaning to delay something until a later time | Goes with defer a decision | Example The board deferred the decision until more information was available. |
| differverb/ˈdɪf.ər/ | Meaning to be not the same as something else; also, to have a different opinion | Goes with differ from | Example Prices differ a lot from one market to another, so shop around. |
| diversifyverb/daɪˈvɜːr.sɪ.faɪ/ | Meaning to add new and different things so that there is more variety, especially in business or investments | Goes with diversify into | Example The company decided to diversify into renewable energy to reduce its risks. |
| varyverb/ˈver.i/ | Meaning to be different from one case to another, or to change something so it is not always the same | Goes with vary widely | Example Prices vary a lot from one shop to another. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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