Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - different
Different
different
adj. 1 (often foll. by from, to, than) unlike, distinguishable in nature, form, or quality (from another). Usage Different from is generally regarded as the most acceptable collocation; to is common in less formal use; than is established in US use and also found in British use, esp. when followed by a clause, e.g. I am a different person than I was a year ago. 2 distinct, separate; not the same one (as another). 3 colloq. unusual (wanted to do something different). Derivatives differently adv. differentness n. Etymology: ME f. OF different f. L different- (as DIFFER)
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I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin ~-, differens, present participle of differre Date: 14th century partly or totally unlike in nature, form, or quality ; dissimilar , not the same: as, distinct , various , another , unusual, special , ~ness noun Synonyms: see: ~ Usage: Numerous commentators have condemned ~ than in spite of its use since the 17th century by many of the best-known names in English literature. It is nevertheless standard and is even recommended in many handbooks when followed by a clause, because insisting on from in such instances often produces clumsy or wordy formulations. Different from, the generally safe choice, is more common especially when it is followed by a noun or pronoun. II. adverb Date: 1744 ~ly ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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