In what ways are differ to, differ with and differ from different? Providing examples would be really appreciated.

Please tell me which sentence is written the right way: X differs from Y in having vertebral folds. X differs from Y by having vertebral folds. I already read differ by is only used when it refer...

Dec 22, 2015 · 19 Upon using the phrase "great minds think alike" in chat today, I was informed that it is really a shortened version of "Great minds think alike, small minds rarely differ" or "Great minds think alike, and fools seldom differ." (Source) This longer phrase would seem to suggest the original meaning was a bit different than the current usage.

Jul 26, 2016 · An exercise asks that whether this sentence should be corrected? As an expert, John was used to people referring to his decisions. Personally, I think that this sentence is completely fine, for the...

Aug 25, 2015 · I have a question about the preposition for differ in the following context: A differs B merely from a chemical element. Or better to say: A differs B by a chemical element. I will prefer ...

Oct 3, 2016 · When you consider separation for easy identification and management in sales, what would be the best explanations for area, region, and territory?

Dec 1, 2015 · I don't quite understand the use of base on and based on. How do their meanings differ from one another? In the example below, should I use base on or based on? Our lives base on / are based on n...

Aug 4, 2011 · When comparing two objects using the word difference, we say, for example, 'the difference between Intel and AMD'. However, when the sentence contains just one object, how do I use word difference?...

Jun 4, 2016 · Lions differ from cats in their size. Lions differ from cats in that they are bigger. Lions differ from cats by being bigger. The grammar is rather complicated here ... I wouldn't put a noun after by, but a noun works perfectly well after in. I can also put a clause after in that, and a present participle (with the subject of lions) after by.

Nov 25, 2011 · One of the uses of beg is to provide ‘a courteous or apologetic mode of asking what is expected, or even of taking as a matter of course’ (OED). It is found in beg leave (seek permission) and beg pardon (ask for forgiveness). Beg to differ is frequently heard in discussions in which the parties hold opposing views. Whether you choose to use it or not depends on circumstances. I personally ...