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. Diversein describing ideas or opinionssuggests 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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Benjamin and other critics argue that this is not a coherent basis for the change because these countries have significantly smaller populationsdifferent health care systems and regionally-specific public health concerns.
From Salon
Any decision would require agreement from the different sides in the Lords.
From BBC
For a U.S. intervention like the one currently unfolding“we would see the impacts through two different channels,” he added.
From MarketWatch
I don’t know if that’s good or badbut I resist it when someone says‘OhI’m sure things are different now.’
From Los Angeles Times
Strikingly“No Other Choice” plays like a melding of his different erasonce again diving into his characters’ rotten souls while flexing sumptuous craft and bitter commentary.
From Los Angeles Times
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