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"different to" vs "different of"

The correct phrase is 'different from.' 'Different to' is also used in British English, but 'different of' is not correct in standard English.

Last Updated: March 28, 2024

different to

This phrase is correct in British English.

In British English, 'different to' is used to compare two things that are not the same. It is less common in American English.

Alternatives:

  • different from

different of

This phrase is not correct in standard English.

The correct phrase to use when comparing two things that are not the same is 'different from.'

Alternatives:

  • different from

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