differently

adverb
UK: /ˈdɪfrəntli/
US: /ˈdɪfrəntli/

  1. In a way that is not the same.

    1. I see things differently now. [ ] [ ]
    2. We approached the problem differently than they did, and got better results. [ ] [ ]

  2. In another way; not in the usual way.

    1. Can't you do it differently? [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is structured quite differently from other organizations of its kind. [ ] [ ]

  3. With an alternative opinion or perspective.

    1. I think differently about that. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some people view this law as unfair, while others see it differently. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

variously

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "differently" in English means: In a way that is not the same., In another way; not in the usual way., With an alternative opinion or perspective..

The phonetic transcription of "differently" is /ˈdɪfrəntli/ in British English and /ˈdɪfrəntli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "differently": variously.

Example usage of "differently": "I see things differently now.". More examples on the page.