differently
|dif/fer/ent/ly|
B2
/ˈdɪfərəntli/
(different)
not the same
Etymology
Etymology Information
'differently' originates from the Latin word 'differre,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'ferre' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'differre' transformed into the Old French word 'diferer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'different' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not the same.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that is not the same as another or others.
She dresses differently from her sister.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39