Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
different-than
Phrase
/ˈdɪf.ər.ənt ðən/
Definition
Used to indicate a contrast between things or persons.
Examples
- She is different than her brother in many ways.
- This painting is different than the one we saw yesterday.
- His approach to the project is different than what we discussed.
Meaning
The phrase ‘different than’ is commonly used in American English to express comparison between two or more items or ideas, highlighting how they are not the same.
Synonyms
- distinct from
- unlike
- not the same as
