unlike
[ uhn-lahyk ]
adjective
different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike: They contributed unlike sums to charity.
preposition
dissimilar to; different from: She is unlike my sister in many ways.
not typical or characteristic of: It is unlike her to enjoy herself so much.
noun
a person or thing differing from another or others.
Origin of unlike
1Other words from unlike
- un·like·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for unlike
unlike
/ (ʌnˈlaɪk) /
adjective
not alike; dissimilar or unequal; different
archaic unlikely
preposition
not like; not typical of: unlike his father, he lacks intelligence
Derived forms of unlike
- unlikeness, noun
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