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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Apple Music Replay functions a bit differently than Spotify Wrapped. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024 Discussing the topic of weight and body image is nothing new for Bader, but it's been something she's tackled differently in recent months as she's been going through body transformations of her own. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Here’s what experts had to say about why men’s and women’s bodies might process high-fat or high-carbohydrate meals differently and what to know before switching up your breakfast routine. Kristen Fischer, Health, 20 Nov. 2024 A couple turns away from the Elara, Resorts World Las Vegas is also preparing for the race differently this year. Sunny Tsai, Fox News, 19 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 2024.

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