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Different

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

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📖 Definitions of "Different"

noun

1
The different ideal.

adjective

1
Not the same; exhibiting a difference.
2
Various, assorted, diverse.
3
Distinct, separate; used for emphasis after numbers and other determiners of quantity.
"Several different scientists all reached this conclusion at about the same time."
4
Unlike most others; unusual.

adverb

1
Differently.

🔄 Synonyms of "Different"

23 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
distinctverb	Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
disparatenoun	Composed of inherently different or distinct elements; incongruous.
contrarynoun	Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
diverseverb	Consisting of different elements; various.
antithetical	Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.
unusualnoun	Not usual, out of the ordinary.
various	Having a broad range (of different elements).
antitheticnoun	Synonym of antithetical.
contrasting	Set in opposition; markedly different.
contrastive	Contrasting: tending to contrast; being in contrast.
diametric	Directly opposing.
divergent	Growing further apart; diverging.
assorted	Composed of a number of different kinds or types; mixed; miscellaneous.
polarnoun	(geography) Of, relating to, measured from, or referred to a geographic pole (the North Pole or South Pole); within the Arctic or Antarctic circles.
oppositenoun	Located directly across from something else, or from each other.
othernoun	See other (determiner) below.
distinguishable	Able, or easily able to be distinguished.
variantnoun	Showing variety, diverse.
allonoun	(informal) Allosexual and/or alloromantic; experiencing sexual and/or romantic attraction.
diametrical	Completely opposed
another	a Japanese mystery horror novel by Yukito Ayatsuji, published on October 29, 2009 by Kadokawa Shoten.
dissimilarnoun	Not similar; unalike; different.
unlikenoun	Not like; dissimilar (to); having no resemblance; unalike.

↔️ Antonyms of "Different"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
likeverb	To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
similarnoun	Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable.
samenoun	Not different or other; not another or others; not different as regards self; selfsame; identical.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Different"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
differingverb	(formal) unlike, dissimilar, distinct; that which differs
contrastive	Contrasting: tending to contrast; being in contrast.
contrasting	Set in opposition; markedly different.
other	See other (determiner) below.
antithetical	Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.
diametric	Directly opposing.
opposite	Located directly across from something else, or from each other.
antithetic	Synonym of antithetical.
distinguishable	Able, or easily able to be distinguished.
contrary	Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
divergent	Growing further apart; diverging.
several	A number of different; various.
dissimilar	Not similar; unalike; different.
distinct	Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
divers	Archaic form of diverse, in the sense of various or assorted. [Consisting of different elements; various.]
unusual	Not usual, out of the ordinary.
disparate	Composed of inherently different or distinct elements; incongruous.
variant	Showing variety, diverse.
various	Having a broad range (of different elements).
unlike	Not like; dissimilar (to); having no resemblance; unalike.