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unlike

/ˌˈʌnˌˈlaɪk/
/ənˈlaɪk/
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Definitions of unlike
  1. adjective
    marked by dissimilarity
    “for twins they are very unlike
    synonyms: different, dissimilar
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    antonyms:
    like
    resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
    like-minded
    of the same turn of mind
    look-alike
    resembling closely
    suchlike
    of the same kind
    same
    closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree
  2. adjective
    not equal in amount
    “they distributed unlike (or unequal) sums to the various charities”
    synonyms:
    unequal
    poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
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    antonyms:
    like
    equal in amount or value
    equal
    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
Pronunciation
US
/ˌˈʌnˌˈlaɪk/
UK
/ənˈlaɪk/
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