differently
adverb
Form of different , adverb of different.
Simple meaning
In another way, not in the same way as someone or something else.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dihfruhntleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɪfɹəntli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
manner
In another and different manner
“Very soon you will know differently.”
manner
In a different way.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: In another and different manner
Used this way, differently is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Very soon you will know differently.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Inflected forms
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Unlike in nature or quality or form or degree.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
The result of mathematical differentiation.
A discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes.
Possessing a differential coefficient or derivative.
In a differential manner.
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