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UNLIKE

(adj., noun, prep., verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Unlike.

How to pronounce unlike:

US

Unlike - as an adjective

Marked by dissimilarity

Example: "For twins they are very unlike"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
like8

Not equal in amount

Example: "They distributed unlike (or unequal) sums to the various charities"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
like8

Unlike - as a noun

Something that is not like something else; something different.

The act of withdrawing one's like from a post on social media.

Unlike - as a preposition

Differently from; not in a like or similar manner.

In contrast with; as opposed to.

Not typical of one's character or personality.

Example: "Being late is unlike him."

Unlike - as a verb

To dislike.

To withdraw support for a particular thing, especially on social networking websites.

Example: "I unliked the post after i found out the author was racist."

Example Sentences

"I like dogs, but unlike my brother, I'm not afraid of cats."
"He is calm and collected, unlike his hot-tempered friend."
"She is very outgoing, unlike her shy twin brother."
"He believes in equality, unlike some of his peers."
"She is a risk-taker, unlike her conservative parents."
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Word Game Points

Is UNLIKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, unlike is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNLIKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is UNLIKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, unlike is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNLIKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is UNLIKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, unlike is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNLIKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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