Gloss · Another word for · different
Another word for different.
Different only says “not the same.” Say how far apart things are, or how many kinds you mean.
Not alike
- distinctClearly separate; easy to tell apart.Hawks and falcons are distinct groups of birds.
- dissimilarFormal; simply not alike.The two cases are dissimilar in one key way.
- disparateSo different they barely belong together.The book ties together disparate stories from three wars.
Of several kinds
- variousSeveral, and not all alike.We tried various fixes before calling a plumber.
- assortedA deliberate mix of kinds.The tin held assorted buttons and spools of thread.
- diverseWide-ranging, often of people or views.The class drew students from diverse backgrounds.
Out of the ordinary
- unusualUncommon; it stands out.That’s an unusual choice for a first car.
- unconventionalBreaks with the usual way, on purpose.She took an unconventional path into medicine.
When to keep “different”
Keep different for a plain contrast; “a different color” is all most readers need.
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