differently

adverb

dif·​fer·​ent·​ly ˈdi-f(ə-)rənt-lē 

ˈdi-fərnt-

1

: in a different manner

2

: otherwise

Synonyms of differently

• else

Examples of differently in a Sentence

we do things differently around here

Recent Examples on the Web

The temperatures Europe is enduring right now might not sound that extreme to some, but heat hits differently in countries where air conditioning is very rare — only found in around 20% of European homes. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

In microgravity, cells behave differently, proteins form with greater precision and researchers can isolate variables that are difficult to control on Earth. — Shelli Brunswick, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Players can make choices — answer the call from Claire (Sink), go out into the hallway, try and get in touch with your superintendent to figure out what’s going on — and depending on those decisions, the game will play out differently. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026

This one hits a little differently because for many indie-film enterprises (and perhaps none more than A24), workflow is culture. — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 23 June 2026

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

Phrases Containing differently

• differently abled

Rhymes for differently

• indifferently