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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Additionally, research published in Perception suggests that perceptions of physical attractiveness can vary seasonally, with participants rating certain traits differently in winter as compared to summer. Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 How different might the Blackhawks look had that 2019 draft gone differently? Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024 Everyone responds to stress differently, with different triggers and a different return to normal. Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024 Ahead of the game, the WAG (known as the term for the wives and girlfriends of famous sports stars and athletes) and her husband, who tied the knot in April 2023, spent the holidays a little differently this year. Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 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 5 Jan. 2025.

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