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    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.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    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.

    Slang Meanings

    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.