unlike

Meanings

• adjective

  Having opposite or dissimilar qualities, characteristics, or meanings.

• adjective

  Not similar or agreeable.

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Pronunciation

1. /ʌnˈlaɪk/
   
   
   
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2. /ʌnˈlaɪk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unlike
rare , square , fare , scare , prepare

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Variants

List of all variants of unlike that leads to same result
unlike , unlikeness , unlikenesses , not unlike

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Forms

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unlikelier, unlikeliest, unlikeness, unliken

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Etymology

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un- like

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unlike' is derived from the Old English word 'unlīc', meaning 'unlike, dissimilar'.

2. The word 'unlike' contains the prefix 'un-', which means 'not', and the word 'like'.

3. In mathematics, 'unlike' terms have different variables or exponents.

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Related Concepts

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1. opposite: Opposite is a term used to describe things that are completely different or directly opposite in meaning or nature.

2. contrast: Contrast refers to the comparison between two or more things that are different, highlighting their differences.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unlike' is often used to highlight contrast or differences between characters, settings, or ideas. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the Montagues and Capulets are 'unlike' in their feud and hatred for each other.

How to Memorize "unlike"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pair of objects or ideas that are 'unlike'. For example, imagine a hot sun and a cold ice cube.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'unlike' with the concept of contrast or opposites.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Unlike opposites, they go apart' to help remember the meaning of 'unlike'.

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