differently

adverb

dif·​fer·​ent·​ly ˈdi-f(ə-)rənt-lē 

ˈdi-fərnt-

1

: in a different manner

2

: otherwise

Synonyms

• else
• other (than)
• otherwise

Examples of differently in a Sentence

we do things differently around here

Recent Examples on the Web

This reputation frustrated vaccination proponents, who pushed hard to get the public to see measles differently. —History / Elena Conis, TIME, 29 May 2024

Either public school works very differently for fish or Courtright’s catch got held back a few times, because it’s estimated to be between 30 and 40 years old, according to the department. —Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024

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