Unlike - translation, pronunciation and examples
unlike
different from; not similar to
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When to use unlike
непохожий на других
не так, как раньше
непохожий на большинство машин
непохожий на своего брата
непохожий на остальных
unlike usage examples
В отличие от моего брата, я люблю тихие вечера.
Unlike my brother, I like quiet evenings.
В отличие от первого варианта, эта версия гораздо понятнее.
Unlike the first draft, this version is much clearer.
Similar words
в отличие от — different from; not similar to
same word as the headword; no difference in meaning
more direct and common way to say something is not the same as another thing
emphasizes a strong contrast or direct choice between two things
used for something that goes against a statement, expectation, or belief
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unlike synonyms
What's the difference between unlike / different from / as opposed to / contrary to / compared with
в отличие от — different from; not similar to
Unlike my brother, I like quiet evenings.
В отличие от моего брата, я люблю тихие вечера.
same word as the headword; no difference in meaning
Unlike her brother, she likes early mornings.
В отличие от брата, она любит ранние утра.
more direct and common way to say something is not the same as another thing
This phone is different from the one I used before.
Этот телефон отличается от того, которым я пользовался раньше.
emphasizes a strong contrast or direct choice between two things
He prefers tea as opposed to coffee.
Он предпочитает чай, а не кофе.
used for something that goes against a statement, expectation, or belief
Contrary to popular belief, the city is very safe.
Вопреки распространённому мнению, город очень безопасен.
used when looking at differences between two things, often in analysis
Compared with last year, sales have increased.
По сравнению с прошлым годом продажи выросли.
the most common neutral phrase for making a comparison
Compared to his old car, this one is much faster.
По сравнению со старой машиной эта намного быстрее.
highlights a clear contrast, often in more formal or written English
In contrast to her quiet sister, Anna is very outgoing.
В отличие от своей тихой сестры, Анна очень общительна.
an adjective meaning not similar; different in kind or character
They have unlike opinions on the topic.
У них непохожие мнения по этой теме.
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How to pronounce unlike and what this word means
unlike translation: в отличие от. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce unlike
/ˌʌnˈlaɪk/
unlike translation
в отличие от
unlike examples
Unlike my brother, I like quiet evenings.
unlike transcription
/ˌʌnˈlaɪk/, /ˌʌnˈlaɪk/
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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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