Different: meaning, definitions and examples

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different

 

[ หˆdษชf(ษ™)rษ™nt ]

Adjective / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in comparison

not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality

Synonyms

disparate, distinct, diverse, various

Examples of usage

  • The two brothers have different personalities.
  • She has a different approach to problem-solving than her colleagues.
Context #2 | Adjective

diversity

of various or distinct kinds

Synonyms

assorted, diverse, varied, various

Examples of usage

  • The exhibition showcases different styles of art.
  • There are different opinions on the matter.
Context #3 | Adverb

to a varying extent

in various or differing ways

Synonyms

disparately, distinctly, uniquely, variously

Examples of usage

  • The rules are applied differently depending on the situation.
  • She treats each student differently based on their needs.

Translations

Translations of the word "different" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diferente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช anders

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbeda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะทะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ inny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็•ฐใชใ‚‹ (ใ“ใจใชใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diffรฉrent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diferente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท farklฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค๋ฅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุชู„ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odliลกnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odliลกnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅŒ็š„ (bรน tรณng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drugaฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถรฐruvรญsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ั€ั‚าฏั€ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒแƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒ (sxvadasxva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fษ™rqli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diferente

Etymology

The word 'different' originated from the Latin word 'differentem', which means 'to separate'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Over time, 'different' has evolved to represent the concept of uniqueness and diversity. The word is commonly used in various contexts to describe variations, distinctions, or contrasts.

See also: differ, difference, differences, differential, differentiation, differently, differing, indifference, indifferent, indifferentiable.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #128, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.