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Synonyms & Similar Words
varied
diverse
distinct
unique
disparate
unlike
separate
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dissimilar
contrasting
heterogeneous
mismatched
nonidentical
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inconsistent
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odd
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special
singular
exclusive
particular
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divergent
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Meaning of Different
According to Merriam-Webster, "different" means "not identical" or "distinguishing one thing from another".
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "different" as "not the same; distinct or separate in nature, form, or character".
- Cambridge Dictionary states that "different" means "not the same as another or others; distinct or separate".
Example Uses
- The city has a different atmosphere at night, with neon lights illuminating the streets.
- She has a different approach to problem-solving, often thinking outside the box.
- The two languages are quite different, with distinct grammatical structures and vocabularies.
- The company offers different payment plans to cater to various customer needs.
- The artist's use of color creates a different mood in each painting.