unlike
gb/ʌnlˈaɪk/ us/ʌnlˈaɪk/
A2
Англійська
~ 2700
Значення
0 значень
preposition
A2
relation
1
different from someone or something
Used to show that one person or thing is not like another.
Модель уживання:
unlike [something/someone], [clause]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unlike' with 'dislike'. 'Unlike' shows difference, while 'dislike' means not to like something.
Синоніми
different from (More direct and explicit, less stylistically concise than 'unlike'.)
Антоніми
like (Indicates similarity rather than difference.)
Словосполучення
unlike other people
|unlike anything else
|unlike before
|unlike her brother
Теми
comparison
|description
|contrast
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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 уживання:
It is unlike [someone] to [verb]
Поширена помилка:
Some learners mistakenly use 'not like' instead of 'unlike' in formal writing. 'Unlike' is more concise and idiomatic.
Синоніми
uncharacteristic (More formal and often used in professional or literary contexts.)
Антоніми
typical (Describes something that is normal or expected for someone or something.)
Словосполучення
very unlike him
|quite unlike her
|so unlike them
Теми
personality
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- It's unlike John to be late.
- Her reaction was unlike anything I'd seen before.
- That decision was quite unlike the company.
Навчальні приклади
- It is unlike her to be angry.
- It is unlike him to forget my birthday.
- This is unlike the usual food here.
Граматика
Словникова форма
unlike
IPA
GB/ʌnlˈaɪk/
US/ʌnlˈaɪk/
Склади й наголос
un - like (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (like)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: unlike
Споріднені слова
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- The texture is not unlike that of rubber.
- Her voice was not unlike her mother's.