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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To make up for it, he pulled out a completely different jumping pass on the fly, starting with a different quad—-and then landed another fiendish combination.
It was a different story at Milano Ice Skating Arena as Egadze endured two error-strewn routines, with Georgia missing out on a medal.
From BBC
Chris Lillis, a freestyle skier who appeared at the same news conference as Hess, said he was honored to represent the U.S. and “would never want to represent a different country in the Olympics.”
From Los Angeles Times
The song was written ahead of the “Brat” explosion, before Charli was propelled to a level of fame that didn’t look so different from Swift’s anymore.
From Salon
She said she hoped the service would help raise awareness of racial justice and encourage both people and churches to be more welcoming to those from different backgrounds.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
