unlike
/ʌnˈlaɪk/preposition★Beginner— not similar to
general
Not similar to someone or something else; different in nature or character.
The new design is unlike anything we've seen before.
It is completely different from previous designs.
His personality is unlike his father's.
He is very different from his father in terms of personality.
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Often used to emphasize contrast or difference between two things or people.
Collocations
unlike mostdifferent from the majorityunlike the restdifferent from others in a group
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💡Pro Tip
Emphasizing differences
Use 'unlike' to highlight contrasts between two things or people.
⚡Gold Rule
Comparison structure
'Unlike' is followed by a noun or pronoun, not a clause (use 'whereas' for clauses).
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'unlike,' from 'un-' (not) + 'like' (similar).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to compare people, objects, or situations to highlight differences.
Word Breakdown
un-
not
prefixlike
similar
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