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differently

Pronunciation: [ˈdɪf.ər.ənt.li]

Word

Context: "similarity"

(adverb) when something is done or considered in a way that is not the same as something else. If two people have different opinions on a subject, they think about it differently.

Example

She approaches her homework differently than her brother does.

Example

He doesn't think differently; he always agrees with everyone else.

Example

How do you think he views the situation differently?

Context: "relationship"

(adverb) when a person behaves or reacts in a way that is unlike another person. If friends react differently to a movie, it means they have various feelings about it.

Example

Friends often feel differently about their favorite movies.

Example

They didn't react differently to the news; they all felt the same way.

Example

Why do you think people feel differently about this topic?

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