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Meaning of different
The primary meaning of "different" is to be unlike or dissimilar in nature, form, or character.
Etymology of different
The word "different" originates from the Old French word "different," which is derived from the Latin word "differentem," meaning "differing" or "distinct"
The Latin word "differentem" is a combination of "dif-" (meaning "apart" or "asunder") and "ferentem" (meaning "carrying" or "bearing")
The word "different" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe things that are distinct or unique
Synonyms
distinct
separate
unique
unlike
dissimilar
disparate
varied
diverse
heterogeneous
contrastive
distinguishing
characteristic
individual
special
peculiar
exceptional
anomalous
aberrant
deviant
atypical
unalike
unequal
uneven
mismatched
incongruous
inconsistent
contrary
opposed
polarized
divergent
diverging
deviating
differing
variant
changed
modified
altered
transformed
reformed
revised
reworked
remade
renovated
refreshed
revamped
restyled
reconfigured
rearranged
reorganized
redesigned
rebuilt
reconstructed
reformulated
redefined
recalibrated
reassessed
reevaluated
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something is distinct or unique
- * Used to indicate that something is not the same as something else
- * Used to indicate a lack of similarity or resemblance
Usage Examples
- The two cars are different in terms of their design and features
- * She has a different perspective on life than her siblings
- * The city has a different vibe at night than during the day
Antonyms
similar
same
identical
alike
equal
uniform
homogeneous
consistent
comparable
analogous
equivalent
matching
corresponding
congruous
matching
identical
duplicate
twin
duplicate
replica
carbon copy
clone
identical
indistinguishable
inseparable
interchangeable
matching
mirroring
parallel
replicated
synonymous
undifferentiated
uniform