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

But when he heard that Hamas accepted the deal late Friday night, he thought differently.

From Los Angeles Times

It doesn't actually change size as it rises higher, but our eyes perceive this differently.

From BBC

They came back five hours later, dressed differently and partially cashed in their winnings for $19,250.

From Los Angeles Times

The Gauteng High Court then ruled that the law unfairly treated types of parents differently regarding the length of parental leave and unemployment benefits received.

From BBC

Instead, we might pause and recognize ways to exercise more vigilance about the ways some people are treated differently from others.

From Salon

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