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These two socks are different colors.
What does Different mean?
Different means not the same.
Dictionary definition
Not the same as another thing or person.
Example sentences
Different in a sentence
medium
Each group found a different way to solve the puzzle.
hard
A different point of view can help a story feel new.
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Practice 1
What does different mean?
Different means not the same.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to different?
The choice "unlike" is closest in meaning because different means not the same.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for different?
The choice "same" is a strong contrast because different means not the same.
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Different
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dif · er · ent · strongest beat: dif
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WordDifferent.
Partadjective.
MeaningDifferent means not the same.
ExampleExample: These two socks are different colors.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dif · er · ent
- Strongest beat
- dif
- Ending
- ent
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dif.
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Synonyms
Words like Different
unlikeUse when two things are not the same.
separateUse when things are distinct or apart.
Antonyms
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Word family
Different word family
Base word
different
adverb
differently
In a different way.
noun
difference
A way things are not the same.
verb
differ
To be different.
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Understand Different
Hint for students
Different means not the same.
Common mix-up
Different is not the same as same. Different means different means not the same.
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Read this model sentence: Each group found a different way to solve the puzzle. Clue words: each, group, found. Underline clue words that show why different fits instead of same. Now write one new sentence that shows different without using the word different. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show different?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Each group found a different way to solve the puzzle." Why does different fit better than same?
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