unlike
/'ʌn'laik/
Definition
Preposition:
- Different from; not like: Used to indicate a difference or dissimilarity between two or more things or people.
Adjective:
- Dissimilar; different: Describing things or people that are not alike or equal in nature, form, or quality.
Usage
- As a Preposition: "Unlike" is used to introduce a contrast by showing how one thing is different from another. It is typically followed by a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase.
- As an Adjective: "Unlike" is used to describe a quality of being different. It often follows a linking verb like "be" or "seem."
Examples
- Preposition:
- Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet evenings at home.
- The climate here is warm, unlike the cold weather in the north.
- Adjective:
- The two paintings are completely unlike in style.
- For sisters, their personalities are very unlike.
Advanced Usage
- "Unlike anything (else)": Used to emphasize that something is completely unique or different.
- The new architecture is unlike anything we've seen before.
- "Unlike before/previous": Used to contrast a current situation with a past one.
- Unlike before, the company now has a clear strategy.
Variants and Related Words
- Unlikely (adj): Not probable; not expected to happen.
- It is unlikely to rain today.
- Dislike (v/n): To not like something; a feeling of not liking.
- I dislike cold weather.
- Alike (adj/adv): Similar to each other.
- The twins look very alike.
Synonyms
- Different from (prep): Not the same as.
- Dissimilar to (prep): Not alike.
- Distinct from (prep): Clearly different.
- Divergent (adj): Tending to be different.
Antonyms
- Like (prep/adj): Similar to; resembling.
- Similar to (prep): Having a resemblance.
- Alike (adj): Similar.
Notes on Usage
- Grammar: When "unlike" is used as a preposition, it must be followed by an object (a noun or pronoun). As an adjective, it can be used predicatively (after a verb).
- Common Error: Avoid using "unlike" to mean "not probable." That meaning is conveyed by the word "unlikely."
- Incorrect: It is unlike that he will come.
- Correct: It is unlikely that he will come.
Adjective
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not equal in amount
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they distributed unlike (or unequal) sums to the various charities
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marked by dissimilarity
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for twins they are very unlike
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people are profoundly different
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