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What does unlike mean?

Definitions in simple English

unlike Preposition

— not the same as; different from This is unlike anything I have ever done before. Unlike mine, my mother's eye's are green.

unlike Adjective

— different They were dressed in an unlike manner.

unlike

— adjective (= different) marked by dissimilarity for twins they are very unlike people are profoundly different — adjective not equal in amount they distributed unlike (or unequal) sums to the various charities

Synonyms unlike synonyms

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unlike English » English

dissimilar different diverse disparate varied unequal incongruous divergent contrasting unalike distinct altered various unworthy of unbecoming out of keeping with otherwise oppositely improbable essentially different discrepant differing differential different from contrarily changing atypical against

Topics unlike topics

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Different

What words describe two things that are different?

differ different else vary dissimilar unlike

Examples unlike examples

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Simple sentences

Unlike him, his son is tall.

Unlike her, you are diligent.

Bill is completely unlike his brother.

The two brothers are quite unlike in their appearance.

Unlike my brother, I cannot swim.

It is unlike him to be late.

The crane, unlike the dog, has never dreamed of flying.

My companions were watching me in silence and, unlike other times when my wonder had made them laugh, they remained serious.

Many European kitchens have scales because dry ingredients are measured by weight there, unlike in America, where they are measured by volume.

Unlike her brother, Sienna is very introverted.

Newts and salamanders, unlike frogs and toads, keep their tails as adults.

Boston is cold for me, unlike Chicago.

Unlike what we expected, the accusations were not made.

The sisters are quite unlike.

I can do that for her, unlike you.

This is so unlike you.

Generalizations, in French, systematically require the definite article, unlike what happens with English, Esperanto or Portuguese.

That's so unlike you.

Unlike his father, he was always smiling.

In English, it is very easy to write entire books without giving away your gender. This is unlike Romance or Slavic languages, which inflect adjectives, and sometimes even verbs, for gender.

Uranus' magnetic field and rotation axis are out of alignment by 59 degrees, unlike Earth's, whose magnetic field and rotation axis are nearly aligned.

Movie subtitles

It's unlike you.

Unlike her, who died of unnatural causes and did need one.

Unlike Declan.

Yesterday, you showed me a pair of scissors that were not unlike the ones used.

Unlike my old school, where you tongued my prom date.

And unlike bicycling, one can go hands-free! Oh!

I'm Sweet Like Sugar, Soft Like Suede, But Unlike A Piano, I Never Get Played.

I mean, the authorities were gravely concerned. with a series of murders, not unlike this one. and they were always preceded by the howling of a wolf.

But extremely unlike you.

She should have, yes, but unlike me, Linda always hopes.

Unlike you, since Sister Anne-Marie left!

They're unlike the ladies you usually associate with.

They're so unlike them that they refuse to come when I invite them.

So unlike the others we've met.

Unlike you, Mr. Fancy-Pants. Franz isn't gonna outdo me.

All evening, you've been pale, agitated, unlike your usual self.

Unlike other hunters, I don't bring 'em back alive.

I revere marriage unlike some people I could mention.

Unaffected by these events, and unlike other nations, Tibet remained firm, maintaining their ancient lifestyle and a territory enclosed by nature.

You know, there's a female in this opus who is really not entirely unlike yourself.

Unlike Goebbels, Himmler and the rest, Kindler had a passion for anonymity.

Quite unlike her reading voice.

Completely unlike me to forget it, isn't it?

How unlike me not to have guessed.

But my dear children. I have something rather sad to tell you. It will surprise you to know, that unlike the lessons you have learned here.

HOW LIKE I THOUGHT AT FIRST, BUT SOON IT WAS HOW UNLIKE.

Gold, gentlemen, is not unlike happiness. It is where you find it.

Unfortunately yes, unlike you I don't think of anything else.

This is so unlike you.

Unlike you, eh?

She's totally unlike Liyan.

But unlike you, I know that people will only unite when they are faced with a crisis, like war.

It's unlike him to have deserted us.

This is unlike you, Kate.

Unlike the other three, I have nothing that I'm ashamed of or that won't bear investigation.

News and current affairs

Yet, despite all the difficulties, the situation in Afghanistan, unlike that in Iraq, is not hopeless.

Finally, unlike in Iraq, the intervention did not fundamentally rupture the inner structure of the Afghan state or threaten its very cohesion.

Yet anyone who would like to predict Sharon's future behavior should remember that unlike Begin and Shamir, Sharon comes from the military, and for him security - not ideology - is supreme.

This year's Cup, unlike the previous one in Japan and South Korea in 2002, didn't witness any real upsets in the first round.

Unlike economic globalization, however, it remains to be seen whether this new, fast-paced style of soccer will prevail (after all, the young blood of Spain lost to the Old Boys of France).

Unlike most American CEOs, Annan was not parachuted in from outside; he is the first career employee to lead the UN.

The big surprise is Europe, which, unlike in 2004 and the first half of 2005, now seems to be catching up with the rest of the world.

Unlike in Europe, Japan developed its state before building a strong civil society.

So, unlike in Ukraine, Georgia, Kyrgizstan, and Lebanon, it does nothing to encourage popular opposition.

And, unlike most countries, especially in Latin America and Asia, the US system ruthlessly prunes weak corporate leadership.

But, unlike banks, they do not have the safety net implied by central banks' role as lender of last resort.

The money could be directed to where it is most needed, unlike what is happening currently.

The bad news is that water, unlike land, cannot simply be divided.

Why has it - unlike previous forecasting failures - stoked so much mistrust of economists?

Moreover, unlike Mandela during his 27-year imprisonment, Suu Kyi has had her hopes raised - and dashed - before.

But, unlike three decades ago, when the Japanese regarded China as one of their most favored countries, public opinion in both countries nowadays registers more negative feelings than positive ones.

And, unlike BCS theory, in which the pairs are isotropic - with identical properties in all directions in space - the pairs in cuprates are strongly anisotropic, resembling a cloverleaf.

Unlike Hemingway's character, they are often more than willing to abort a girl and try for a boy.

But, unlike its neighbors, this year can mark a turning point for Burundi.

And, unlike military personnel, CIA agents enjoy extensive immunity, undermining international legal standards.

Unlike the token gestures of reform offered by previous rulers, Sein's actions appeared substantive and meaningful.

At a time when Russia was taking a more pacific course, NATO - unlike the Warsaw Pact - was not dismantled.

Unlike former Peruvian dictator Alberto Fujimori's daughter, who lost her presidential bid in Peru last month, Park is likely to defy her family's tragic history.

Unlike prices for coal, which is abundant and dispersed geographically, gas prices are subject to significant volatility, and the long-term trend in the face of fossil fuel depletion is uncertain.

Supporters of this view argue that General Stanculescu, unlike President Pinochet, was carrying out orders he could not refuse.

Unlike outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, he surrounds himself with very skillful and experienced diplomats.

But Italy, unlike France, is in no position to substitute the beauty of Carla Bruni, Sarkozy's new wife, for real prestige.

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