Words / A2

un-LYK/ˌʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike means different from: unlike her sister, unlike last year, unlike anything I have seen. Like is the opposite preposition. Unlikely is an adjective about probability — easy mix-up. Dislike is a verb (not like something). Do not write unlike when you mean unlikely.

Meaning

Different from; not like.

Examples

• “Unlike her brother, she enjoys early mornings.”
• “Unlike the old model, this phone has a better camera.”
• “Unlike me, he enjoys long meetings.”

Good to know

unlike her sister / unlike last year. Opposite: like. Mix-up: unlikely (probability), dislike (verb).

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