differently

adverb

dif·​fer·​ent·​ly ˈdi-f(ə-)rənt-lē How to pronounce differently (audio)
ˈdi-fərnt-
1
: in a different manner
2

Examples of differently in a Sentence

we do things differently around here
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Upon his return from vacation, Bezos informed his startled top management team that in future, Amazon was going to be run differently. Steve Denning, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 His posture is beginning to change, so his shadow reflects the way his arms and hands are hanging differently. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025 These two people internalise the event differently and remember it differently. New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025 Here lies perhaps the lone similarity between the two, even if de Minaur expresses the sentiment somewhat differently. Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for differently 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of differently was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near differently

Cite this Entry

“Differently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/differently. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on differently

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!