unlike
gb/ʌnlˈaɪk/ us/ʌnlˈaɪk/
A2
Английски
~ 2700
Значения
0 значения
preposition
A2
relation
1
different from someone or something
Used to show that one person or thing is not like another.
Модел на употреба:
unlike [something/someone], [clause]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unlike' with 'dislike'. 'Unlike' shows difference, while 'dislike' means not to like something.
Синоними
different from (More direct and explicit, less stylistically concise than 'unlike'.)
Антоними
like (Indicates similarity rather than difference.)
Колокации
unlike other people
|unlike anything else
|unlike before
|unlike her brother
Теми
comparison
|description
|contrast
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Unlike his brother, Tom is very outgoing.
- Unlike most cities, this one has no traffic lights.
- The weather here is unlike anywhere else I've been.
- Unlike many politicians, she kept her promises.
Примери за учащи
- Unlike my sister, I like sports.
- Unlike cats, dogs need more attention.
- Unlike yesterday, today is sunny.
adjective
B1
property
2
not typical of someone or something
Not normal for a person or thing.
Модел на употреба:
It is unlike [someone] to [verb]
Честа грешка:
Some learners mistakenly use 'not like' instead of 'unlike' in formal writing. 'Unlike' is more concise and idiomatic.
Синоними
uncharacteristic (More formal and often used in professional or literary contexts.)
Антоними
typical (Describes something that is normal or expected for someone or something.)
Колокации
very unlike him
|quite unlike her
|so unlike them
Теми
personality
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- It's unlike John to be late.
- Her reaction was unlike anything I'd seen before.
- That decision was quite unlike the company.
Примери за учащи
- It is unlike her to be angry.
- It is unlike him to forget my birthday.
- This is unlike the usual food here.
Граматика
Речникова форма
unlike
IPA
GB/ʌnlˈaɪk/
US/ʌnlˈaɪk/
Срички и ударение
un - like (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (like)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: unlike
Семейство думи
Изрази
not unlike
1/nˈɑt ʌnlˈaɪk/
fixed phrase
somewhat similar to
Used to say that something is similar to something else, often in a slightly formal way.
Примери
- The texture is not unlike that of rubber.
- Her voice was not unlike her mother's.