differently

[dif-er-uhnt-lee, dif-ruhnt‐]

adverb

1. in a manner unlike another in character or quality; dissimilarly.

   This home alarm system works differently from the one in your office.

2. in a way unlike a previous way.

   I’m looking at life differently these days.

3. in diverse ways; variously.

   Several of the sauces look similar, but they are differently flavored.

4. in an atypical way; unusually.

   Dressing differently is just part of her bohemian style.

Word History and Origins

Origin of differently¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; different ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

Jenrick will say the council is "not fit for purpose" and argue its guidelines have created a "two-tier nightmare", with people treated differently by the courts.

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"But they respect me; they listen. I learn from them too. Even when people think very differently from me, it helps me see the world in new ways."

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"Maybe that's shock or maybe I process things differently, and once I have the information, it's easier," he added.

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"If I felt any differently, I would feel differently here. It probably wouldn't hurt as much, but I know they're really trying."

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Newcastle are going to have to do things a little differently - and that has been clear since the takeover.

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Related Words

• individually 
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• separately 
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