What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unalike
Example
The two sisters are unalike in every way. [unalike: adjective]
Example
His approach to the problem was unalike to anything we had seen before. [unalike: preposition]
different
Example
The two dresses are different in style and color. [different: adjective]
Example
Her opinion on the matter is different from mine. [different: preposition]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Different is more commonly used than unalike in everyday language, making it a more familiar and accessible word for ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unalike and different?
Different is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while unalike may sound more formal or literary due to its less common usage.
