different
UK/ˈdɪfrənt/US/'difәrәnt/
NGSL 1kIELTSA1
Definitions
adj.
Not the same as another; distinct.
不同的；不一样的
adj.
Unusual; not ordinary.
与众不同的；独特的
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddifferapart, not
+
-entcarry, bear, bring
=different
differ + -ent (adj.) = «being apart» — not the same.
Usage Guide
- «different from» is the standard preposition (everywhere)
- «different to» is also accepted in British English
- «different than» is common in American English, especially before clauses: «different than I expected»
Example Sentences
- 1.
Their cultures are very different.
- 2.
Try a different approach this time.
- 3.
She wanted to do something different with her life.