A1adjective 1K

Different

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdɪfrənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdɪfrənt/"]/

Meaning of Different

not the same as somebody/something; not like somebody/something else

In simple words: not the same as someone or something else

Different in a sentence

• She has a different perspective on the issue than I do.
• Each student presents a different idea during the discussion.
• The weather today is very different from yesterday.
• They come from different countries around the world.
• It's important to embrace different cultures and traditions.

How to use Different

Used to describe things that are not alike. Appropriate in most contexts, but more formal settings may require clearer specifications of differences.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'differ' as in 'to vary' – imagine two apples: one red and one green.

Related words

Collocations with Different

• appear
• be
• feel
• very
• far
• clearly
• from
• to
• than
• appear
• be
• feel
• very
• far
• clearly
• from
• to
• than

Synonyms for Different

• distinct
• varied
• divergent
• unlike
• dissimilar

Opposites of Different

• similar
• alike
• same

Common mistakes with Different

• Using 'different than' instead of 'different from'.
• Confusing 'different' with 'difficult'.
• 'Different' used without a noun when it needs context.

Frequently asked questions about Different

What does Different mean?

not the same as someone or something else

What is the definition of Different?

not the same as somebody/something; not like somebody/something else

How do you use Different in a sentence?

She has a different perspective on the issue than I do.

Can you give another example of Different?

Each student presents a different idea during the discussion.

What are synonyms for Different?

Common alternatives include distinct, varied, divergent, unlike, dissimilar.

What is the opposite of Different?

Opposite meanings include similar, alike, same.

What words go with Different?

It commonly pairs with appear, be, feel, very, far, clearly, from, to, than, appear, be, feel, very, far, clearly, from, to, than.

What are common mistakes when using Different?

Using 'different than' instead of 'different from'. Confusing 'different' with 'difficult'. 'Different' used without a noun when it needs context.

How do you pronounce Different?

US: /["/ˈdɪfrənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdɪfrənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Different?

Used to describe things that are not alike. Appropriate in most contexts, but more formal settings may require clearer specifications of differences.

What CEFR level is Different?

"Different" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.