A1 adjective ニュートラル #34 よく出る

different

/ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

This word describes things that are not the same as each other. It is used to show a contrast between two or more people, places, or objects.

例文

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1

My sister and I have different eye colors.

My sister and I have different eye colors.

2

The committee reviewed several different proposals.

The committee reviewed several different proposals.

3

Let's try a different pizza place tonight.

Let's try a different pizza place tonight.

語族

名詞
difference
Verb
differ
副詞
differently
形容詞
different
関連
differentiation
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'DIFFerence' as things that 'DRIFT' apart; they are no longer together or the same.

クイックテスト

My cat is ________ from your cat.

正解！

正解は： different

例文

1

My sister and I have different eye colors.

everyday

My sister and I have different eye colors.

2

The committee reviewed several different proposals.

formal

The committee reviewed several different proposals.

3

Let's try a different pizza place tonight.

informal

Let's try a different pizza place tonight.

4

Researchers observed different results in each study.

academic

Researchers observed different results in each study.

5

We need a different strategy to increase our sales.

business

We need a different strategy to increase our sales.

語族

名詞
difference
Verb
differ
副詞
differently
形容詞
different
関連
differentiation

よく使う組み合わせ

completely different completely different
different from different from
a different story a different story
many different many different
very different very different

よく使うフレーズ

different strokes for different folks

different strokes for different folks

in a different league

in a different league

sing a different tune

sing a different tune

よく混同される語

different vs difficult

Different means not the same, while difficult means hard to do.

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使い方のコツ

In British English, 'different to' is common, while in American English, 'different from' is more standard.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'different than' or 'different to'; 'different from' is usually the safest choice in most contexts.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'DIFFerence' as things that 'DRIFT' apart; they are no longer together or the same.

📖

語源

From Latin 'differentem', meaning 'setting apart' or 'diverging'.

文法パターン

different + plural noun (different colors) different from + noun/pronoun different to + noun (common in UK)
🌍

文化的な背景

In Western cultures, being 'different' is often seen as a positive sign of individuality.

クイックテスト

My cat is ________ from your cat.

正解！

正解は： different

関連する文法

Can: Questions and negatives A1
Prepositions of time: in, on, at (basic) A1
Negation: Using 'not' with different verbs A1

関連フレーズ

From a different angle I have a different view To different extents I see it differently

関連語彙

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 change

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 contrast

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comparisonの関連語

other

A1

Refers to a person or thing that is different or distinct from the one already mentioned. It is also used to indicate something additional or remaining in a set.

same

A1

The word 'same' is used to describe things or people that are identical or not different from each other. It indicates that two or more things are exactly alike in every way or are the very same entity.

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