Unlike

Pronunciation: /ənˈlaɪk/

Unlike (preposition)

  1. Not similar to something or someone else.

Examples

  • My brother is unlike me in many ways.
  • This book is unlike any other I've read.

Common collocations: unlike any, unlike others, unlike before, unlike most, unlike previous

Unlike (conjunction)

  1. Used to show a difference between two things.

Examples

  • Unlike my brother, I prefer reading at night.
  • Unlike last year, the weather is warmer this week.

Synonyms of Unlike

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Unlike

  • To express similarity or preference, e.g., 'I like chocolate cake.'