differently

adverb

dif·​fer·​ent·​ly ˈdi-f(ə-)rənt-lē 

ˈdi-fərnt-

1

: in a different manner

2

: otherwise

Synonyms of differently

• else

Examples of differently in a Sentence

we do things differently around here

Recent Examples on the Web

And perhaps most seriously, and most differently, in his interview with Spurling for ‘Death Or Glory’, published in 2009, Ilunga claimed his motivation was more about survival. —Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026

Stated differently, Sorsby petitioning the NFL doesn’t mean the NFL will grant the petition. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026

Digital manufacturing JetZero also plans to build the Greensboro facility differently from traditional aircraft plants. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026

This is not an effort to charge individuals differently. —Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 16 June 2026

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