Different

/ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Distinct; separate.

She has many different hobbies, including painting and hiking.

Showing a marked difference or variety.

The new restaurant offers a different menu every week.

Dissimilar; varied.

They come from different backgrounds and cultures.

Not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality.

The two paintings are different in style and technique.

Middle English, from Old French 'different' or Latin 'differens', meaning 'differing'.

different strokes for different folks

Different people have different preferences and tastes.

different story

A different situation or scenario.

see things differently

To have a different opinion or perspective.

differ

To be unlike or distinct in nature.

diverse

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

variant

A form or version of something that differs from others.

Off the beaten path

His style is really off the beaten path; I love how different it is.

One of a kind

She's definitely one of a kind; nobody else is that different.