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

That is because compounds like isoamyl acetate dissolve differently depending on whether alcohol is present. —Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 May 2024

Not that these Black officers would police any differently. —Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 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