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Different From vs. Different Than
The expressions different from and different than have been used almost interchangeably for at least 300 years.
Different from is preferred to introduce a phrase; however, different than may also be used.
Example: New Orleans natives’ speech is different from that of New York natives’ speech.
Example: New Orleans natives’ speech is different than that of New York natives’ speech.
Different than is preferred to introduce a clause; however, different from may be used if more words are added.
Example: The boulevard led to a different street than the map showed.
Example: The boulevard led to a different street from the one the map showed.
Differently is used as an adverb. Use differently than with a clause following. You may use differently from if you add extra wording.
Example: He walked differently than he had hoped after getting the leg cast off.
Example: He walked differently from what he had hoped after getting the leg cast off.
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4. Chopsticks are very different to hold from/than a fork and knife are.
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6. He treated me differently from/than what I would have expected.
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Wordplay
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- The verb "cleave" has definitions which are
antonyms of each other: to adhere and to separate.
- The verb "sanction" also has definitions which
are antonyms: to sponsor and to ban.
Pop Quiz Answers
1. different from (preferred because it introduces a phrase)
2. different from (preferred because it introduces a phrase)
3. different from (preferred because it introduces a phrase)
4. different than (preferred because it introduces a clause)
5. differently than
6. differently from
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