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unlike

/ʌnˈlaɪk/

noun

Meaning

  • Something that is not like something else; something different.

adjective

Meaning

  • Not like; dissimilar (to); having no resemblance.

    "The brothers are quite unlike each other."

  • Unequal.

    "They contributed in unlike amounts."

  • Not likely; improbable; unlikely.

preposition

Meaning

  • Differently from; not in a like or similar manner.

  • In contrast with; as opposed to.

  • Not typical of one's character or personality.

    "Being late is unlike him."