unlike
gb/ʌnlˈaɪk/ us/ʌnlˈaɪk/
A2
Английский
~ 2700
Значения
0 значений
preposition
A2
relation
1
different from someone or something
Used to show that one person or thing is not like another.
Модель употребления:
unlike [something/someone], [clause]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unlike' with 'dislike'. 'Unlike' shows difference, while 'dislike' means not to like something.
Синонимы
different from (More direct and explicit, less stylistically concise than 'unlike'.)
Антонимы
like (Indicates similarity rather than difference.)
Коллокации
unlike other people
|unlike anything else
|unlike before
|unlike her brother
Темы
comparison
|description
|contrast
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
It is unlike [someone] to [verb]
Частая ошибка:
Some learners mistakenly use 'not like' instead of 'unlike' in formal writing. 'Unlike' is more concise and idiomatic.
Синонимы
uncharacteristic (More formal and often used in professional or literary contexts.)
Антонимы
typical (Describes something that is normal or expected for someone or something.)
Коллокации
very unlike him
|quite unlike her
|so unlike them
Темы
personality
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- It's unlike John to be late.
- Her reaction was unlike anything I'd seen before.
- That decision was quite unlike the company.
Примеры для изучающих
- It is unlike her to be angry.
- It is unlike him to forget my birthday.
- This is unlike the usual food here.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
unlike
IPA
GB/ʌnlˈaɪk/
US/ʌnlˈaɪk/
Слоги и ударение
un - like (2 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (like)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: unlike
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- The texture is not unlike that of rubber.
- Her voice was not unlike her mother's.