Different

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Not the same as another; distinct or unlike in nature, quality, or form. It emphasises variation or diversity.

“Each student has a different learning style and pace.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/'dɪfərənt/

Syllables

dif·fer·ent

Related Words

Synonyms

distinctdissimilarunlike varied

Antonyms

same

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Wordle

Nine letters with repeated 'f' and 'e' - identify doubles early

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points; double 'f' and balanced letters aid placement

Words Related to Different

Words you can make from Different

Shorter words formed from the letters in “different”.

fifteen refined define differ entire finder friend refine tender defer defet deter detin diene diner diter drent drift effet effie eider ender eneid enter

Longer words starting with Different

Words that begin with “different”.

differently differential

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