different — Not the same as another or each other; distinct in nature, form, or quality. Unlike in character or content.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not the same as another or each other; distinct in nature, form, or quality. Unlike in character or content.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪfərənt/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking tastes different every time - sometimes it's delicious, sometimes it's a mystery!
- Students need different learning methods to succeed in their studies.
- My cat thinks it's a dog - it's definitely different from other cats.
different
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdɪfərənt/]
Not the same as another or each other; distinct in nature, form, or quality. Unlike in character or content.
Not the same as another or each other; distinct in nature, form, or quality. Unlike in character or content.
Something different becomes magnificent and significant!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin differre, meaning 'to carry apart' or 'to scatter in different directions.' The word evolved from the idea of things being carried away from each other, hence becoming distinct or unlike.
Breakdown
dif- (apart, away) + fer- (to carry, bear) + -ent (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My mom's cooking tastes different every time - sometimes it's delicious, sometimes it's a mystery!”
“Students need different learning methods to succeed in their studies.”
“My cat thinks it's a dog - it's definitely different from other cats.”
“Each country has different customs and traditions.”
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