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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Different

I've always tried to dress different from other kids. Or

I've always tried to dress differently from other kids.

Are both useable? Which would be most native?

Thanks!
  

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Only your second example is correct. The verb "dress" requires an adverb, in this case "differently". By contrast, "different" is an adjective used to modify a noun, cf.

— BillJ

  • Only your second example is correct.
  • The verb "dress" requires an adverb, in this case "differently".
  • By contrast, "different" is an adjective used to modify a noun, cf.
  • "She always wears a different dress " BillJ
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Only your second example is correct. The verb "dress" requires an adverb, in this case "differently". By contrast, "different" is an adjective used to modify a noun, cf. "She always wears a different dress"

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