Can Different Be a Noun?

(uncountable) The quality of being different. (countable) A characteristic of something that makes it different from something else. (countable) A disagreement or argument.

Can different be used as a noun?

As detailed above, 'different' can be an adjective or a noun. Adjective usage: Mona is different from Eloise. Adjective usage: Several different scientists all reached this conclusion at about the same time.

Is different a noun or verb?

verb (used with object), dif·fer·enced, dif·fer·enc·ing. to cause or constitute a difference in or between; make different. to perceive the difference in or between; discriminate.

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