differently
DIHF-ruhnt-lee
Differently (adverb) means In a way that is not the same; not in the same manner. Example: “If you cook the sauce differently, it might taste much richer.”
adverb
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In a way that is not the same; not in the same manner.
"If you cook the sauce differently, it might taste much richer."
"Everyone reacted differently to the news."
"She dresses differently now than she did in college."
How to use differently
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn another way — not how something is usually done.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more differently
- Superlative
- most differently
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Rhymes for differently
gently
recently
fluently
urgently
silently
intently
patently
decently
currently
fervently
patiently
evidently
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Frequently asked questions
What does “differently” mean?
The word “differently” means in a way that is not the same; not in the same manner. In plain terms, in another way — not how something is usually done.
How do you pronounce “differently”?
“Differently” is pronounced DIHF-ruhnt-lee (/ˈdɪfɹəntli/ in IPA).
How do you use “differently” in a sentence?
Here is “differently” used in a sentence: “Everyone reacted differently to the news.”
What is the opposite of “differently”?
The opposite of “differently” — its antonyms — are identically and similarly.
What part of speech is “differently”?
“Differently” is an adverb.
Is “differently” a common word?
“Differently” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between 'differently' and 'otherwise'?
Differently is an adverb meaning in a way that is not the same, and it focuses on the manner of an action, as in 'she sees it differently'. Otherwise can mean 'in another way' but also 'or else' or 'in other respects', so it is broader and often signals a consequence or exception.
What is the difference between 'different' and 'differently'?
Different is an adjective that describes a noun, as in 'a different result', while differently is the adverb form that describes how an action is done, as in 'she reacted differently'. Choosing between them depends on whether you are describing a thing or the manner of an action.
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