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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Space rocks and manufactured items respond differently to solar radiation pressure, or the momentum of particles of light from the sun. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025 But for them, the only reason to be in business was to do business differently. Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025 Effects of Family Dysfunction on Kids Dysfunction in a family can affect everyone differently, says Kushnier. Samantha Mann, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025 But the school’s report depicted the incident differently. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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