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
Recent Examples on the Web As the maternal health crisis in the United States has been in the spotlight, including through Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), many women are looking to do their birthing experience differently. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 22 Apr. 2024 To collect the most recent and relevant information, DFI did a few more surveys along the way, directed its focus onto education, and partnered with teachers and professors who desired to teach differently. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024 Whether giving away software or manufacturing chips designed by others as a separate business, both Microsoft and Intel faced competitors doing things differently. Bygeoff Colvin, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024 Follow Technology The dispute could influence how social media platforms police their users in countries that regulate free speech differently than the United States. Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024 Arenas sees it differently, arguing that the band was always meant to be an experimental project. Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024 Elsewhere in the interview with Audacy's Totally Private, Bryan spoke about how he's approached his career differently over his decades in country music. Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 The Mavs looked differently with Kristaps Porzingis as the second star but the Latvian only played in three of the six games averaging 23.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 52% shooting from three-point range before being sidelined by a torn lateral meniscus. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2024 Should borrowers enrolled in SAVE — or considering enrolling — do anything differently now? Tara Siegel Bernard, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

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