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Different (Adjective)

Meaning¹

Unlike in nature or quality or form or degree; "took different approaches to the problem"; "came to a different conclusion"; "different parts of the country"; "on different sides of the issue"; "this meeting was different from the earlier one".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

She took a different approach to solving the math problem than her brother did.
The city and the countryside have different ways of life and cultures.
They live in different parts of the world but share a common interest in hiking.
Her research came to a different conclusion about the impact of climate change on the environment.
The teacher explained that different materials have different properties and behaviors when heated or cooled.

Antonyms

Same

Related Words

Meaning²

Differing from all others; not ordinary; "advertising that strives continually to be different"; "this new music is certainly different but I don't really like it".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

The artist's use of bright colors and bold shapes sets his work apart from all others and makes it truly different.
This quirky little café is trying to stand out in a crowded field with a menu that's deliberately different from the usual coffee shop fare.
The modern architecture of the new museum is a far cry from the traditional styles of the surrounding buildings and is noticeable for being different.
The coach emphasized the importance of developing a playing style that is different from the team's usual approach in order to keep the opponents guessing.
The indie film's unconventional narrative and unusual characters make it strikingly different from the typical Hollywood blockbuster.