differently

adverb

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

Examples of differently in a Sentence

we do things differently around here
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Indeed, Chris Stringer, a paleoanthropologist at the Natural History Museum in London, sees things differently. Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 26 July 2025 While this isn't the first time someone has reached out to apologize or reconnect, this message – from this particular bully – hit differently. Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 July 2025 If necessary, price these programs differently, recognizing that an expensive data science program is more likely to have a higher return on investment for students than a discount psychology degree. Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 Also broken down by gender lines, young men and women are responding differently to economic uncertainty and the early Trump administration, according to the report. Amelia Wu july 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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