What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
different
Example
The two dresses are different in color and style. [different: adjective]
Example
I feel different today than I did yesterday. [different: adverb]
Example
There's a different approach to solving this problem. [different: noun]
disparate
Example
The two books are disparate in genre and style. [disparate: adjective]
Example
The two ideas are so disparate that they cannot be reconciled. [disparate: adjective]
Example
The two cultures are so disparate that they cannot be compared. [disparate: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Different is much more commonly used than disparate in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between different and disparate?
Disparate is more formal and less common than different, and is typically used in more academic or professional contexts.
