different

adjective
UK: /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/
US: /ˈdɪf.ɚ.ənt/

  1. Not the same as something or someone else.

    1. My car is a different color. [ ] [ ]
    2. These results are different from what we expected, so we should review the methodology. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to describe something that is not ordinary or usual.

    1. Let's try a different approach. [ ] [ ]
    2. The band has a different sound, blending elements of jazz and classical music. [ ] [ ]

  3. Separate or distinct; not the same in type or character.

    1. We went to different schools. [ ] [ ]
    2. Although they share a common goal, they have different ideas about how to achieve it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

unlike varied distinct unique dissimilar

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "different" in English means: Not the same as something or someone else., Used to describe something that is not ordinary or usual., Separate or distinct; not the same in type or character..

The phonetic transcription of "different" is /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/ in British English and /ˈdɪf.ɚ.ənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "different": unlike, varied, distinct, unique, dissimilar.

Example usage of "different": "My car is a different color.". More examples on the page.