differently

American  

[dif-er-uhnt-lee, dif-ruhnt‐] / ˈdɪf ər ənt li, ˈdɪf rənt‐ /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of differently

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

Example Sentences

At the meeting, Weiss acknowledged she would have approached the matter differently but defended her intent.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's a personal matter; everyone experiences their persecution differently," she said.

From Barron's

“Often the founder is thinking differently—how to make the right decisions for the long term for the company,” Danoff told Barron’s in December.

From Barron's

If your grandma discovered grandpa voted differently, it was after knowing he was kind, reliable and funny.

From The Wall Street Journal

The start of the second term began much differently.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• individually
• negatively
• separately
• variously