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
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Spice up your life and take on something that excites you or encourages you to use your skills differently. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024 Specifically, our bill ensures that firearms retailers are not considered differently than general or sporting goods merchants. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Managers are often skeptical of change initiatives and show this differently. Peter Follows, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Don’t let Trump, or anyone else, tell you any differently. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 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

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“Differently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/differently. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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