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differentNot 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/

Korean meaning: 다른, 상이한, 별개의

Korean pronunciation: 디-퍼-런트 (강세: 퍼)

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.

different concept
💡 Concept

Not the same as another or each other; distinct in nature, form, or quality. Unlike in character or content.

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different rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Something different becomes magnificent and significant!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdɪfərənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdif--
Rootfer
Suffix--ent

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.

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🎵Rhyme

indifferentcoherentinherent

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks it's a dog - it's definitely different from other cats.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

distinctseparateunlikevarieddiverse

Antonyms

sameidentical