differently

adverb

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

Examples of differently in a Sentence

we do things differently around here
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Germany and Leverkusen were built differently for good reason, but there is at least the suggestion that, alongside Musiala, Wirtz is not quite Wirtz. Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 28 May 2025 Each state is responding differently to changes at the federal level. John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 Photograph: Shintaro Yoshimatsu In the fiercely competitive Android smartphone market, British startup Nothing is trying to do things a little differently—from its product design to its pricing strategy. Daisuke Takimoto, Wired News, 27 May 2025 The buckle is adjustable to ensure a snug fit, which one reviewer said even worked for her two differently sized feet. Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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