English

different

ˈdɪf.ɚ.ənt, ˈdɪf(ə)rənt, ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt
Meaning: not the same; unlike something else
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: ˈdɪf(ə)rənt, ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt

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Example sentences

She decided to try a different approach.
She decided to try a different approach.
There are many different kinds of birds in this park.
There are many different kinds of birds in this park.
The two candidates have very different political views.
The two candidates have very different political views.
The two situations are quite different.
The two situations are quite different.
We need a different approach to solve this problem.
We need a different approach to solve this problem.

Usage Notes

Used to compare two or more things that are not identical.

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