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unlike

[ uhn-lahyk ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike:
They contributed unlike sums to charity.

preposition

dissimilar to; different from:
She is unlike my sister in many ways.
not typical or characteristic of:
It is unlike her to enjoy herself so much.

noun

a person or thing differing from another or others.

unlike

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adjective

not alike; dissimilar or unequal; different
archaic.
unlikely

preposition

not like; not typical of
unlike his father, he lacks intelligence

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Derived Forms

�ܲ�ˈ��Ա��, noun

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Other Word Forms

�ܲ�·��n�� noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of unlike¹

First recorded in 1150–1200, unlike is from the Middle English word unlik. See un- ¹, like ¹

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In the face of such anticipated loss at the hands of her native government, Nichols said she's battling a "general feeling of powerlessness" not unlike other Americans, particularly those on the left.

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Fence lizards, unlike birds or large mammals, can’t travel long distances to more suitable habitat; they tend to live in the same place.

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The song's purposefully unsuited to radio – unlike the follow-up single, Lovesick Lullaby.

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The idea of protesters causing JSO levels of disruption - but unlike JSO, avoiding justice - may send a chill down the spine of many motorists.

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But unlike most attorneys, Mark didn’t talk to hear himself, and his lack of ego intrigued me.

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unlicked unlikelihood

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