Different Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈdɪfɝənt/, /ˈdɪfɹənt/

DIF-er-uhnt

UK

/dˈɪfɹənt/

DIF-ruhnt

Definição

Not the same as another or each other; having distinct qualities or characteristics.

Uso & Nuances

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often paired with 'from' to show contrast (e.g., 'different from'). Common mistakes include saying 'different than' in formal writing. It describes variety or distinction, not an exact opposite.

• Spanish: diferente
• Portuguese (BR): diferente
• Portuguese (PT): diferente
• Chinese (Simplified): 不同
• Chinese (Traditional): 不同
• Hindi: अलग
• Arabic: مختلف
• Bengali: ভিন্ন - আলাদা
• Russian: другой - различный
• Japanese: 違う - 異なる
• Vietnamese: khác
• Korean: 다른
• Turkish: farklı
• Urdu: مختلف - جدا
• Indonesian: berbeda

Frases de Exemplo

This shirt is different from the one I bought last week.

basic

We need a different plan to solve this problem.

basic

My opinion is different from yours.

basic

I like this flavor, but I want to try different ones too.

natural

Her style is so different from anyone else's.

natural

Let's do something different this weekend.

natural