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    [Adjective]  | "un*like" | \ ˌən-ˈlīk \


    1: not like: such as

    2: marked by lack of resemblance : different

    3: marked by inequality : unequal


    Origin: 13th century ;

    [Preposition]  | "unlike" 


    1: not like: such as

    2: different from

    3: not characteristic of


    Origin: 1600 ;

    [Conjunction]  | "unlike" 


    1: in a manner that is different than : not as


    Origin: 1873 ;

    [Idiom]  | "not unlike" 


    1: similar to

    [Adjective]  | "unlike" 


    1: being not of the same kind;


      * e.g., " ... you're trying to compare very unlike things—like those proverbial apples and oranges "





     [ "unlike" ]

    1: Something I really wish I could do on Urban Dictionary.

      * e.g.,  ... Damn...wouldn't it be great if I could unlike this Urban Dictionary definition instead of having to pick between a thumbs up and a thumbs down? 

     [ "unlike" ]

    1: Taking back your approval of something that's been said or done, or something posted online. This term originates from Facebook, where you can publicly say you "like" something, and then have the option to take the "like" back. "Unlike" does not mean you dislike something.

      * e.g.,  ... "I really like the shading and texture on this picture you drew of a man in a prison cell. Oh wait; the man is supposed to be me. Unlike." 

     [ "Unlikely" ]

    1: It's probably not gonna happen.

      * e.g.,  ... The chances of you reading this definition are unlikely. 

     [ "not unlike" ]

    1: 1) A comparative phrase meaning "possessing no great dissimilarity from, but not neccesarily possessing similarity to."

      * e.g.,  ... 1) Well, yes, I guess it would be fair to say that Bush's appropriation of power for the executive is not unlike the administration of Hitler's Germany, but that misses the point. 


     [ "not unlike" ]

    2: That subtle denotation escapes most, and it is most commonly used as:

      * e.g.,  ... 2) He looks not unlike Elijah Wood. 


     [ "not unlike" ]

    3: 2) a clumsy, noncomittal way of expressing simple similarity.

     [ "unlikely" ]

    1: Something not thinkable to happen.

      * e.g.,  ... However unlikely, it did happen. 

     [ "Unlike" ]

    1: an expression used to indicate that you do not approve of whatever has just been said, or dislike it.

      * e.g.,  ... Guy 1: "Dude I just got the new Jonas Brothers album!" 


     [ "Unlike" ]

    2: Originates from the ability to 'like' things on facebook and then 'unlike' them.

      * e.g.,  ... Guy 2: "unlike..." 

     [ "Unlike" ]

    1: Origin: Button under Facebook status updates. Meaning: To change your mind quickly about something in an unfavorable way.

      * e.g.,  ... I liked the piece of art in the gallery at first, but then I took a closer look and instantly unliked it. 

     [ "unliked" ]

    1: someone or thing who is not liked, or disliked. especially when it was formerly liked but is no longer.

      * e.g.,  ... them old caddys is unliked in the hood, but some day might return to favor. 

     [ "unlike you" ]

    1: A phrase of the idiot vernacular commonly used by 6th graders, unoriginal low-lives, and youtube commenters. It means "the adjective I just used serves as a double entendre, for you see, not only does it apply to this noun, but also to you. BURN!" Other forms include "Like your mom!" "And you're not!" and "I'm an idiot!"

      * e.g.,  ... This game is so cool, unlike you! wow stfu man dis vid is ttly kewl unlike u!!!! "This video is so brilliant!" 

     [ "unlike some people" ]

    1: A phrase often used sarcastically about someone. It’s almost always used by mean girls to describe someone they don’t like in the most passive aggressive away ever.

      * e.g.,  ... erson 1:Omg she looks so good girl! Person 2: yeah, unlike some people *looks at nerdy girl in the corner* 

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