differ

As verbs the difference between differ and contend

is that differ is not to have the same traits, characteristics while contend is to strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.

As verbs the difference between maintain and differ

is that maintain is (obsolete|transitive) to support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action while differ is not to have the same traits, characteristics.

As verbs the difference between differ and dispute

is that differ is not to have the same traits, characteristics while dispute is to contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another.

As a noun dispute is

an argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.

As verbs the difference between differ and interested

is that differ is not to have the same traits, characteristics while interested is (interest).

As an adjective interested is

having or showing interest.

As verbs the difference between compare and differ

is that compare is to assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y while differ is not to have the same traits, characteristics.

As a noun compare

is comparison.

As a verb differ

is not to have the same traits, characteristics.

As a noun vast is

west (compass point).

As a verb differ

is not to have the same traits, characteristics.

As an adjective dissimilar is

not similar; unlike; different.

As verbs the difference between alter and differ

is that alter is to change the form or structure of while differ is not to have the same traits, characteristics.

As a verb differ

is not to have the same traits, characteristics.

As an adjective very is

true, real, actual.

As an adverb very is

to a great extent or degree; extremely; exceedingly.

As an adverb differently

is (manner) in a different way.

As a verb differ is

not to have the same traits, characteristics.