differently

adverb

dif·​fer·​ent·​ly ˈdi-f(ə-)rənt-lē 

ˈdi-fərnt-

1

: in a different manner

2

: otherwise

Synonyms

• else
• other (than)
• otherwise

Examples of differently in a Sentence

we do things differently around here

Recent Examples on the Web

As with the first email, the second deadline was handled very differently across Trump’s administration. —Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Mar. 2025

But Okereke, 28, was utilized differently in 2024 and didn’t have nearly the same impact before back injury ended his season 12 games in. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025

Meanwhile, city ordinances in Los Angeles and other places contend with density differently, focusing on economics. —Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025

Celebrities typically play it pretty safe for the Oscars, but Blackpink's Lisa decided to do something a little differently for the red carpet this year. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025

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

Phrases Containing differently

• differently abled

Rhymes for differently

• indifferently