UNLIKE
Dictionary entry overview: What does unlike mean? • UNLIKE (adjective)
The adjective UNLIKE has 2 senses:
1. marked by dissimilarity
2. not equal in amount
Familiarity information: UNLIKE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• UNLIKE (adjective)
Meaning:
Marked by dissimilarity
Synonyms:
unlike; dissimilar; different
Context examples:
for twins they are very unlike / people are profoundly different
Antonym:
like (resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination)
Meaning:
Not equal in amount
Synonyms:
unequal; unlike
Context example:
they distributed unlike (or unequal) sums to the various charities
Antonym:
like (equal in amount or value)
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