English Explanatory Dictionary

beg to differ

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To offer an opposing opinion humbly.
  2. To differ (strongly) in interpretation or opinion.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛɡ tə ˈdɪfə/ /ˈbɛɡ tə ˈdɪfɚ/ en-us-beg to differ.ogg En-au-beg to differ.ogg

Word forms

beg to differ begs to differ begging to differ begged to differ

Etymology

From beg (“to plead with someone for help”) + to + differ.

Synonyms

disagree
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