Different to or different from?

[SugarSugarplum]

I've noticed a lot of people saying "different to" rather than "different from" the way I learned it.

Example: Oranges are different to apples.

How do you say it?

different to

different from

[nolabels]

I've heard the "different to" manner of expressing that thought at times myself.
Without looking into the subject, I don't believe that it's incorrect.
I believe that it simply different from, or different than, the way others, me included, express the thought.
I'm no linguistics expert, though.

[Zack-Bann]

Not my first language admittedly


But I always use different from


Using “to” sounds to me like you’re addressing someone such as
“Does oranges seem different to you? They used to be bigger”

[purplepoppy]

It's a weird one because when writing people use "from" but in speech they say "to".

Or you could play safe and say "apples and pears are different"

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

I say “different than” lol

[AI Opinion]

"Different from" is the traditional and widely accepted usage in formal English, especially in American English. "Different to" is more common in British English and certain regions. While both are understood, using "different from" is recommended in more formal settings.

[AviatorTom]

I learned "different from". Different implies separation, so you move away from the two things being compared, not towards them.

[strateguy632]

Sweet! 💖🤴

[RavVid]

Different to is more Commonwealth usage. I'd use 'to' where it is more specific and 'from' where it is more generic sometimes. Both are OK.

[Intheclouds00]

People that say different to are not native English speakers or were taught by someone that isn't. That's neither good nor bad, just a fact.

[dudegreat91]

"Different from" is usually what we use

[NathanDavis]

than...

[strateguy632]

👨‍🎓🏅

[jjj101010]

What about different than

[LiamJHayden]

Different from

[MrGSpotHer]

It could be anything 😆

[Anonymous]

I say "different from".

[sirderpsalot123]

Different from

[nawtee_me]

Oranges and apples are different.

[DerekC321]

Different from.

[EnjoytheDay777]

From, never heard to

[strateguy632]

2nd.

[eagle1951]

whatever works this is not English class

[noohair]

different than