Meaning & use

differently

adverb·Everyday

In a way that is not the same as before or as something else being compared.

See it in a sentence

He handled the crisis differently than his predecessor, choosing transparency over damage control.

Each culture views punctuality somewhat differently, which can lead to misunderstandings while traveling.

A note on using this word

Differently is typically followed by from or than when comparing two specific things.

Words with a similar meaning

distinctlyotherwise

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Words with an opposite meaning

similarlyidentically

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