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

For example, residents of southern and Gulf of Mexico states experience heat differently from Chicagoans. —Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025

Organizations must equip leaders to challenge their assumptions, understand a range of talent signals, and invest differently in different kinds of talent. —Melanie Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025

While all teams rank prospects from other clubs differently, four evaluators from separate organizations agreed that only Stuart and Orze belonged on a list of the top 15 pitching prospects in the Mets’ farm system last year. —Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 20 June 2025

Matcha and green tea come from the same plant but are grown and prepared differently, making their nutrient profiles slightly different. —Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025

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