differently
ˈdɪfrəntli
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Definition of differently - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

mannerin a way that is not the same
  • She solved the problem differently this time.
  • He approached the task differently than his predecessor.
  • The artist painted the scene differently each time.
alternatively distinctly otherwise
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Expressions with differently

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having abilities different from the typical person
She is differently abled and excels in art.
expressed in another way for clarity
The plan is too expensive. Put differently, we can't afford it.
having a disability but focusing on abilities instead of limitations
She is differently able and excels in painting.

Origin of differently

Latin, dis- (apart) + ferre (to carry)

Terms with differently included in their meaning

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decision
decide differently than before
influence
cause someone to think differently
nowadv.
change
differently from the immediate past
unlikeprep.
contrast
differently from something else
decide differently
decide to do something different
nutrition
eating less or differently for weight or health reasons
creativity
inspire someone to think creatively or differently
rephrasing
expressing something differently

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  1. French:différemment, ...
  2. German:anders, ...
  3. Italian:diversamente, ...
  4. Spanish:diferentemente, ...
  5. Portuguese:diferentemente, ...
  6. Chinese:不同地, ...
  7. Japanese:違う方法で, ...
  8. Arabic:بِشَكْل مُخْتَلِف, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּאוֹפֶן שׁוֹנֶה, ...
  10. Russian:по-другому, ...
  11. Ukrainian:по-іншому, ...
  12. Hindi:अलग तरह से, ...
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