unlike
Translation
unlike, dissimilar to, in contrast to
Examples
Unlike his sister, he loves sports.
Unlike his sister, he loves sports.
It's unlike her to be so quiet.
It's unlike her to be so quiet.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) in contrast to (sb./sth.) Unlike his sister, he loves sports.
Similar Words
Synonyms: different from, in contrast to; Antonyms: like, similar to
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'like' (similar).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'not like'. If something is unlike another, it is 'not like' it.