differently

adverb

dif·​fer·​ent·​ly ˈdi-f(ə-)rənt-lē How to pronounce differently (audio)
ˈdi-fərnt-
Synonyms of differentlynext
1
: in a different manner
2

Synonyms of differently

Examples of differently in a Sentence

we do things differently around here
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Additionally, a study of 39 participant groups in 15 countries showed that people experience the same rhythm differently depending on the culture in which they’ve been immersed. Literary Hub, 20 May 2026 Currently, Netanyahu cannot do anything differently because of the far-right partners in his coalition, who have threatened to collapse the government. Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 19 May 2026 And the two are treated differently, with Dorothy and other characters repeatedly questioning whether Tik-Tok is, in fact, alive. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 19 May 2026 The fat behaves differently than liquid oils, and that difference shows up on the plate. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for differently

Word History

Etymology

Middle English differentliche, differently, from different different entry 1 + -liche, -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of differently was in the 14th century

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“Differently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/differently. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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