DIFFERENTLY Definition & Meaning

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differently

[ dif-er-uhnt-lee, dif-ruh�Գ�‐ ]

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adverb

in a manner unlike another in character or quality; dissimilarly:
This home alarm system works differently from the one in your office.
in a way unlike a previous way:
I’m looking at life differently these days.
in diverse ways; variously:
Several of the sauces look similar, but they are differently flavored.
in an atypical way; unusually:
Dressing differently is just part of her bohemian style.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of differently¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; different ( def ) + -ly ( def )

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But as she got older, Aneila found the confidence to be that role model herself and now she sees the hijab differently.

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I've said that I would have voted differently on some votes over the last few years.

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He added that could get "challenging" if the EU and UK respond differently.

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An NHS spokesperson said bipolar disorder could often take time to diagnose because it affected everyone differently and the symptoms were similar to other mental health conditions.

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"Everyone is entitled to their opinion. What we've always got to remember is women are different to men first and foremost and everyone processes their emotions differently and reacts in different ways."

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