differently
word · lemma: different
Definition
In a way that is not the same as usual, expected, or compared with something else. It is used to describe actions, thoughts, or situations that happen in another way.
Usage & Nuances
Common after verbs like 'think', 'do', 'see', and 'treat': 'think differently', 'do it differently'. It usually modifies a verb, not a noun. Learners may confuse it with 'different' (adjective) and 'difference' (noun).
Example Sentences
We learn differently, and that is okay.
basic
My sister thinks differently from me.
basic
Try to do it differently this time.
basic
After talking to her, I started seeing the problem differently.
natural
You don’t have to agree with me, but maybe think about it differently.
natural
If I had known the full story, I would have reacted differently.
natural