unlike
gb/ʌnlˈaɪk/ us/ʌnlˈaɪk/
A2
Inglés
~ 2700
Acepciones
0 acepciones
preposition
A2
relation
1
different from someone or something
Used to show that one person or thing is not like another.
Patrón de uso:
unlike [something/someone], [clause]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unlike' with 'dislike'. 'Unlike' shows difference, while 'dislike' means not to like something.
Sinónimos
different from (More direct and explicit, less stylistically concise than 'unlike'.)
Antónimos
like (Indicates similarity rather than difference.)
Colocaciones
unlike other people
|unlike anything else
|unlike before
|unlike her brother
Temas
comparison
|description
|contrast
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Patrón de uso:
It is unlike [someone] to [verb]
Error frecuente:
Some learners mistakenly use 'not like' instead of 'unlike' in formal writing. 'Unlike' is more concise and idiomatic.
Sinónimos
uncharacteristic (More formal and often used in professional or literary contexts.)
Antónimos
typical (Describes something that is normal or expected for someone or something.)
Colocaciones
very unlike him
|quite unlike her
|so unlike them
Temas
personality
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- It's unlike John to be late.
- Her reaction was unlike anything I'd seen before.
- That decision was quite unlike the company.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- It is unlike her to be angry.
- It is unlike him to forget my birthday.
- This is unlike the usual food here.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
unlike
AFI
GB/ʌnlˈaɪk/
US/ʌnlˈaɪk/
Sílabas y acento
un - like (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (like)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: unlike
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- The texture is not unlike that of rubber.
- Her voice was not unlike her mother's.