Automattic / Automattic/harper

'different'' should be corrected to 'differently' in certain cases.

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enhancement harper-core linting
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Description

**The Error**
'different coloured' may be incorrect because it does not grammatically indicate a difference of colour, but instead a generic difference.

It may often be used by mistake instead of 'different*ly* coloured', which does indicate a difference of colour.

**Examples (2–3):**
1. "I have a different coloured dog from yours."
2. "My eggs are different cooked from Charlie's."

**References**
Any grammar rules or resources that support this.

**Potential Edge Cases**
When might this not apply?

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the existing grammar-rule implementation and its tests, then verify the cited examples and grammar references before deciding which cases should be flagged. Done means the incorrect uses are detected while documented edge cases remain accepted and regression coverage exists.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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