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[sleeper]

Hi, there!

Today I'd like to ask you about the phrase 'be different from.'

Look at the following sentences.
#1. I am different from my brother.
#2. My brother and I are different from each other.
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Do these sentences sound awkward or funny?

In my opinion, these sentences should be more concrete, for example,
#3. I am differenct from my brother in character.
#4. My brother and I are different in character.
Otherwise, the phrase 'be different from' must not be used.

What do YOU think?
I am waiting for your kind explanation.

Thanks.

[lotus]

Hi sleeper,

The two sentences have basically the same meaning, and both sound natural.

If you wanted to more precise or concrete, you might say:

My personality is different from my brother's.


--lotus