Different Definition & Meaning
different
- adjective
- unlike in nature or quality or form or degree; "took different approaches to the problem"; "came to a different conclusion"; "different parts of the country"; "on different sides of the issue"; "this meeting was different from the earlier one"
- distinctly separate from the first; "that's another (or different) issue altogether"
- differing from all others; not ordinary; "advertising that strives continually to be different"; "this new music is certainly different but I don't really like it"
- marked by dissimilarity; "for twins they are very unlike"; "people are profoundly different"
- distinct or separate; "each interviewed different members of the community"
"Different" in song lyrics
See how different is used in real songs:
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"When I first met you, you seemed to be different"
2 Live Crew — I Can't Go for That -
"From an early age they thought I was different"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Young Man -
"Tonight will be different"
9th Prince f/ Planet Asia — Revolution Music
Words that rhyme with different
Usage tips for "different"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "different" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for different to find words that pair well.
Use "different" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does different mean?
- unlike in nature or quality or form or degree; "took different approaches to the problem"; "came to a different conclusion"; "different parts of the country"; "on different sides of the issue"; "this meeting was different from the earlier one" distinctly separate from the first; "that's another (or different) issue altogether" differing from all others; not ordinary; "advertising that strives continually to be different
- What part of speech is different?
- Different is an adjective.
- How many definitions does different have?
- Different has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).