ˈdɪfrənt adj. 1 (often foll. by
from,
to, than)
unlike, distinguishable in
nature,
form, or
quality (from another). ° Different from is
generally regarded as
the most acceptable collocation; to is
common in
less formal use;
than is established in US use
and also found in
British use,
esp.
when followed by a
clause, e.g. I am a different
person than I
was a
year ago. 2
distinct,
separate;
not the
same one (as another). 3 colloq.
unusual (wanted to do
something different). øødifferently adv. differentness n. [ME f. OF different f. L different(as DIFFER)]