differently

adverb

dif·​fer·​ent·​ly ˈdi-f(ə-)rənt-lē How to pronounce differently (audio)
ˈdi-fərnt-
Synonyms of differentlynext
1
: in a different manner
2

Synonyms of differently

Examples of differently in a Sentence

we do things differently around here
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Every app seems to handle the spoiler challenge slightly differently. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026 Personalized Through Facial Geometry Researchers are starting to realize that people experience congestion differently because their anatomical features differ. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026 Alaska Airlines offers a similar 20-minute baggage guarantee, though the process works differently. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026 Funds from different families hold different mixes of assets that change differently over time. Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for differently

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 30 Mar. 2026.

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