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

Younger adults are approaching the question of having children very differently from older generations, according to Margaret O'Connor, a counsellor and psychotherapist from Ireland, who specialises in helping people decide whether to become parents.

From BBC

“But yeah, I think a lot of us look at the world a little bit differently.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Such policies have manifested differently across China, with harsher tactics applied in areas seen as riven with separatist sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Green Dot styled its education mission differently from many other charters.

From Los Angeles Times

“This really is the new generation seeing things completely differently,” Luntz said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• individually
• negatively
• separately
• variously