different

[ˈdɪf(ə)rənt]

different Definition

• 1. not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality
• 2. distinct; separate
• 3. unusual or unfamiliar

Using different: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "different" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We come from different backgrounds.

• Example

  The two paintings are very different from each other.

• Example

  I'm looking for something a little different.

• Example

  She has a different approach to the problem.

• Example

  He always wears different clothes.

different Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for different

• diverse
• various
• assorted
• disparate
• distinct

Antonyms for different

• similar
• same
• identical
• uniform
• alike

Phrases with different

• make a difference

  have a significant effect on the outcome of something

  Example

  Your support can make a difference in the lives of these children.

• different strokes for different folks

  people have different tastes and preferences

  Example

  I don't understand why he likes that music, but different strokes for different folks.

• different ballgame

  a completely different situation or activity

  Example

  I'm used to playing tennis, but playing golf is a different ballgame.

Origins of different

from Old French 'diferent', from Latin 'differentem', meaning 'to set apart'

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Summary: different in Brief

The term 'different' [ˈdɪf(ə)rənt] refers to things that are not the same as each other, distinct, or unusual. It can be used to describe people, objects, or ideas, as in 'We come from different backgrounds,' 'The two paintings are very different from each other,' and 'She has a different approach to the problem.' 'Different' is often paired with phrases like 'make a difference,' which means to have a significant effect, and 'different strokes for different folks,' which acknowledges that people have different tastes and preferences.