Cool MateMeaning of Unlike
different from a particular person or thing
In simple words: Not like something or someone else
Unlike in a sentence
- Music is quite unlike any other art form.
- The sound was **not unlike** that of birds singing.
- Unlike most systems, this one is very easy to install.
- It's very unlike him to be so late.
How to use Unlike
Use 'unlike' to compare differences. Common in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it in formal academic writing where more precise comparisons are needed.
Grammar pattern
unlike + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'un-like' as being not the same as something.
Related words
Collocations with Unlike
- unlike anything
- unlike other
- unlike those
Common mistakes with Unlike
- Using 'unlike' with a verb instead of a noun.
- Confusing 'unlike' with 'dislike'.
- Incorrectly placing 'unlike' before the subject.
Unlike appears in
Unlike in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
على عكس
مش زي حاجة أو حد تاني
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভিন্ন
অন্য কিছু বা কারো মতো নয়
- GermanDeutsch
Im Gegensatz zu
Nicht wie etwas oder jemand anderes
- SpanishEspañol
A diferencia de
No como algo o alguien más
- Persianفارسی
برخلاف
شبیه چیز یا کس دیگری نیست
- FrenchFrançais
Contrairement à, Pas comme
Pas comme quelque chose ou quelqu'un d'autre
- Hindiहिन्दी
अलग
किसी चीज़ या व्यक्ति जैसा नहीं
- ItalianItaliano
A differenza di
Non simile a qualcosa o qualcuno
- PortuguesePortuguês
Diferente de, Ao contrário de
Não parecido com algo ou alguém
- RussianРусский
В отличие от
Не похожий на что-то или кого-то другого
- Urduاردو
برخلاف، برخلافِ
کسی چیز یا کسی اور سے مختلف
- Chinese中文
不同于
与其他事物或人不一样
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Frequently asked questions about Unlike
What does Unlike mean?
Not like something or someone else
What is the definition of Unlike?
different from a particular person or thing
How do you use Unlike in a sentence?
Music is quite unlike any other art form.
Can you give another example of Unlike?
The sound was **not unlike** that of birds singing.
What are synonyms for Unlike?
Common alternatives include dissimilar, different, atypical, uncommon, distinct.
What is the opposite of Unlike?
Opposite meanings include like, similar.
What words go with Unlike?
It commonly pairs with unlike anything, unlike other, unlike those.
What are common mistakes when using Unlike?
Using 'unlike' with a verb instead of a noun. Confusing 'unlike' with 'dislike'. Incorrectly placing 'unlike' before the subject.
How do you pronounce Unlike?
US: /["/ˌʌnˈlaɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˌʌnˈlaɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Unlike?
Use 'unlike' to compare differences. Common in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it in formal academic writing where more precise comparisons are needed.
What CEFR level is Unlike?
"Unlike" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.