Different

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪfərənt/

Definitions of different

adjective used to describe something that is not the same as something else; distinct or separate

Example Sentences

A1 I like to try different foods when I travel.

A2 My sister and I have very different tastes in music.

B1 Learning a new language can be challenging, but also very different from learning other subjects.

B2 The two paintings may look similar at first glance, but upon closer inspection, their styles are quite different.

C1 The company is known for its innovative and different approach to marketing.

C2 The author's writing style is truly unique and different from anything I have ever read before.

Examples of different in a Sentence

formal There are many different ways to approach this problem.

informal We can try something different for dinner tonight.

slang Let's switch it up and do something totally different.

figurative Each person's perspective on the situation is like looking at it from a different angle.

Grammatical Forms of different

• past tense: differed
• plural: differents
• comparative: more different
• superlative: most different
• present tense: differ
• future tense: will differ
• perfect tense: have differed
• continuous tense: is differing
• singular: different
• positive degree: different
• infinitive: to differ
• gerund: differing
• participle: differed

Origin and Evolution of different

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'different' originated from the Latin word 'differentem', which is the present participle of 'differre' meaning 'to set apart' or 'to be different'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'different' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including unique, distinct, and varied.