different
Usage
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The adjective different emphasizes separateness and dissimilarity: two different (or differing) versions of the same story. Distinct implies a uniqueness that is clear and unmistakable: plans similar in objective but distinct in method. Diverse, in describing ideas or opinions, suggests degrees of difference that may be at odds or challenging to reconcile: diverse views on how the area should be zoned. Various stresses the multiplicity of sorts or instances of a thing or a class of things: various sorts of seaweed; busy with various duties.
Example Sentences
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It means that low pressure systems will sit in different areas and also progress across the UK more than they have done.
From BBC
They will be labelled Targeted, Targeted Plus and Specialist to reflect different needs.
From BBC
This, of course, can be skewed by different viewpoints and historical lessons learned.
From Barron's
This, of course, can be skewed by different viewpoints and historical lessons learned.
From Barron's
"Whereas if I was studying four different topics at the one time, I think it would be even more confusing."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
