Cool MateMeaning of Differently
in a different way from somebody/something
In simple words: In a way that is not the same.
Differently in a sentence
- Boys and girls may behave differently.
- He didn't like being **treated differently**.
- What will you **do differently** next time?
- Eddie comes from an older generation that **thought differently** than we do.
- The male bird has a differently shaped head.
How to use Differently
Use 'differently' when comparing how two or more things vary. It's appropriate in both written and spoken English, but avoid it in overly formal contexts where precision is crucial.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'differently' as 'differ' + 'ly', and picture two people acting in distinct ways.
Related words
Collocations with Differently
- think differently
- behave differently
- do things differently
Synonyms for Differently
- distinctly
- unlike
- diversely
- variably
Common mistakes with Differently
- Omitting the '-ly' ending when using the word.
- Confusing with 'different', which is an adjective.
- Using it in a way that does not compare two things.
Differently appears in
Differently in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بشكل مختلف
بطريقة ليست هي نفسها.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভিন্নভাবে
এমনভাবে যা একই রকম নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Anders
Auf eine Art und Weise, die nicht dieselbe ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Diferentemente
De una forma que no es la misma.
- Persianفارسی
متفاوت
به یه شکلی که مثل بقیه نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Différemment
D'une manière qui n'est pas la même.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अलग तरह से
ऐसे तरीके से जो अलग हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Diversamente
In un modo che non è lo stesso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Diferentemente
De um jeito que não é o mesmo.
- RussianРусский
По-разному
Не так, как обычно.
- Urduاردو
مختلف طریقے سے
ایسے طریقے سے جو ایک جیسا نہ ہو۔
- Chinese中文
不同地
以不同的方式。
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Frequently asked questions about Differently
What does Differently mean?
In a way that is not the same.
What is the definition of Differently?
in a different way from somebody/something
How do you use Differently in a sentence?
Boys and girls may behave differently.
Can you give another example of Differently?
He didn't like being **treated differently**.
What are synonyms for Differently?
Common alternatives include distinctly, unlike, diversely, variably.
What is the opposite of Differently?
Opposite meanings include similarly, alike.
What words go with Differently?
It commonly pairs with think differently, behave differently, do things differently.
What are common mistakes when using Differently?
Omitting the '-ly' ending when using the word. Confusing with 'different', which is an adjective. Using it in a way that does not compare two things.
How do you pronounce Differently?
US: /["/ˈdɪfrəntli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdɪfrəntli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Differently?
Use 'differently' when comparing how two or more things vary. It's appropriate in both written and spoken English, but avoid it in overly formal contexts where precision is crucial.
What CEFR level is Differently?
"Differently" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.