Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Different”
Not alike or not the same as something else.
Word Family of Different
What is the noun of different? — difference
What is the verb of different? — differ
What is the adjective of different? — different
What is the adverb of different? — differently
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Your shoes are different from mine. A1
- Each student has a different opinion about the project. A2
- The weather today is completely different than yesterday. B1
Word Form Patterns for Different
-er
Adds **-er** to make a noun for a person or thing that performs the action. Example: different → differ.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: different → differently.
Origin and Word Formation of Different
From Latin differre: dis- (apart) + ferre (to carry).
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Different
What are the word forms of “different”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “different”?
“different” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “different” come from?
From Latin differre: dis- (apart) + ferre (to carry).