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unlike

unlike

Meaning of unlike

different from; not similar to

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British English/ˌʌnˈlaɪk/
American English/ˌʌnˈlaɪk/
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unlike with German translation

unlike usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Unlike my brother, I like quiet evenings.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Unlike the first draft, this version is much clearer.

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unlike belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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overüber
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beforevor
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unlike synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between unlike / different from / as opposed to / contrary to / compared with

U
🇬🇧English
unlike

same word as the headword; no difference in meaning

B1Very Often

Unlike her brother, she likes early mornings.

D
🇬🇧English
different from

more direct and common way to say something is not the same as another thing

B1Very Often

This phone is different from the one I used before.

A
🇬🇧English
as opposed to

emphasizes a strong contrast or direct choice between two things

B1Often

He prefers tea as opposed to coffee.

C
🇬🇧English
contrary to

used for something that goes against a statement, expectation, or belief

B1Often

Contrary to popular belief, the city is very safe.

C
🇬🇧English
compared with

used when looking at differences between two things, often in analysis

B1Often

Compared with last year, sales have increased.

C
🇬🇧English
compared to

the most common neutral phrase for making a comparison

B1Very Often

Compared to his old car, this one is much faster.

I
🇬🇧English
in contrast to

highlights a clear contrast, often in more formal or written English

B1Often

In contrast to her quiet sister, Anna is very outgoing.

U
🇬🇧English
unlike as an adjective

an adjective meaning not similar; different in kind or character

B1Rarely

They have unlike opinions on the topic.

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How to pronounce unlike and what this word means

unlike means unlike. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce unlike

/ˌʌnˈlaɪk/

unlike translation

unlike

unlike examples

Unlike my brother, I like quiet evenings.

unlike transcription

/ˌʌnˈlaɪk/, /ˌʌnˈlaɪk/

Questions about this word

unlike meaning: what does it mean?

different from; not similar to

unlike pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

unlike is pronounced as /ˌʌnˈlaɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

unlike definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Unlike my brother, I like quiet evenings. Translation: В отличие от моего брата, я люблю тихие вечера.

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