different in Bengali বাংলা
different in English
- different⇄adj. 1. not alike; not like.
Ex. People have different names. An automobile is different from a boat. We saw different kinds of animals at the zoo.
(SYN) dissimilar, unlike.
2. not the same; separate; distinct.
Ex. We called thr - different⇄adv. (Informal.) differently.
Ex. With her in the house, everyone acted different (Jetta Carleton). - different⇄adv. differently.
- different⇄different, adjective, adverb.
- different⇄noun differentness.
different in Kashmiri कॉशुर
different in Malayalam മലയാളം
different in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
different in Sindhi سنڌي
different
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈdɪf.ɚ.ənt/ (American English), /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/ (British English)
Definitions
- Not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality.
- Distinct or separate.
- Unusual or out of the ordinary.
Usage Examples
- "They come from different cultures but share similar values."
- "This store has a different selection of products than the other one."
- "Her approach to problem-solving is very different from mine."
Etymology
Derived from Latin "differens," present participle of "differre" (to differ, to set apart).
Synonyms
distinct, diverse, varied, unique
Antonyms
similar, same, identical, alike
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | diferente | /difeˈɾente/ |
| German | anders, verschieden | /ˈandɐs/, /fɛɐˈʃiːdən/ |
| Hindi | अलग | /alag/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In some English dialects, "different" is pronounced with two syllables instead of three.
Historical Usage
Used in English since the late Middle Ages, appearing in philosophical, literary, and everyday contexts.
Cultural Nuances
The term "different" can be neutral or carry connotations of uniqueness or separation, depending on context.
More Information
An analysis of how "different" is used in literature, conversation, and various academic disciplines.