unlike
gb/ʌnlˈaɪk/ us/ʌnlˈaɪk/
A2
Angielski
~ 2700
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
preposition
A2
relation
1
different from someone or something
Used to show that one person or thing is not like another.
Schemat użycia:
unlike [something/someone], [clause]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unlike' with 'dislike'. 'Unlike' shows difference, while 'dislike' means not to like something.
Synonimy
different from (More direct and explicit, less stylistically concise than 'unlike'.)
Antonimy
like (Indicates similarity rather than difference.)
Kolokacje
unlike other people
|unlike anything else
|unlike before
|unlike her brother
Tematy
comparison
|description
|contrast
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Schemat użycia:
It is unlike [someone] to [verb]
Częsty błąd:
Some learners mistakenly use 'not like' instead of 'unlike' in formal writing. 'Unlike' is more concise and idiomatic.
Synonimy
uncharacteristic (More formal and often used in professional or literary contexts.)
Antonimy
typical (Describes something that is normal or expected for someone or something.)
Kolokacje
very unlike him
|quite unlike her
|so unlike them
Tematy
personality
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- It's unlike John to be late.
- Her reaction was unlike anything I'd seen before.
- That decision was quite unlike the company.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- It is unlike her to be angry.
- It is unlike him to forget my birthday.
- This is unlike the usual food here.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
unlike
IPA
GB/ʌnlˈaɪk/
US/ʌnlˈaɪk/
Sylaby i akcent
un - like (2 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (like)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: unlike
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- The texture is not unlike that of rubber.
- Her voice was not unlike her mother's.