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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Human memories can be faulty in the sense that a person remembers things one way, and months later remembers the same memory differently. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 In the other 49 states, long-term disability benefit claims for physical ailments — cancer, arthritis, stroke — are assessed differently than mental health issues — major depressive disorder, anxiety, PTSD and eating disorders. Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024 Every cut of beef here is prepared differently based on what’s best for the cut. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024 Every conference distributes this money to its member institutions differently. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 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 14 Jan. 2025.

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