UNLIKE Definition & Meaning

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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

/ ʌ��ˈ��ɪ�� /

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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Other 51�Թ� Forms

unlikeness noun
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51�Թ� 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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But unlike the rest, the 22-year-old can lay a claim to playing a role in the headline act's meteoric rise.

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"He was stunned, he went quiet initially, which is unlike Reuben. He was just smiling with shock and surprise," Glen said.

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This trial, she could look straight at her assailant, who sat in a wheelchair next to the defence table, unlike during the first trial, when he was blocked by the judge's booth.

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And unlike most recent US Open venues it will not be 'graduated' with shorter grass nearer the immaculate fairways.

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They have a sour cherry with candy floss that is unlike anything I’ve ever had.

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unlicked unlikelihood

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