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

The mind of a groundskeeper works on sundial terms, always aware of how grass courts play differently in the morning and evening, and the angles of shade affect the texture and firmness of the plot hour by hour. — Nick Pachelli, Time, 11 July 2026

Chung recently received her first award from the National Institutes of Health for a research project to understand how genetically identical cells respond differently to stimuli, such as treatments or environmental cues. — Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Said differently, in a decade and a half, the number of players selected in the MLB Draft went down by approximately 40%. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Everyone is coping differently—some through fashion, some by fleeing. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 July 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