different

When using "different" to mean 'not the same', it is most commonly followed by the word "from" (e.g., "This book is different from that one"). In some regions, especially in the UK, you may hear people say "different to," while in the US, "different than" is also frequently used in casual speech. Be careful not to confuse 'different' (meaning dissimilar) with 'various' (meaning several different types). For example, "three different hotels" emphasizes that each hotel is a separate entity.