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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Fragmented mental models mean teams interpret current reality differently and then act at cross-purposes. Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Chiniborch sees it differently. William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 While one player may be more well-liked by some over another, another group may see it differently. The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025 After a near-fatal experience, Kaif began seeing both stories and silences differently. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 2025.

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