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In this English speaking lesson, you are going to learn the difference between ‘unlike’ and ‘unlikely’. Though their spellings are similar, their meanings are completely different.
Using ‘Unlike’:
- The two sisters are very unlike. (not like each other, dissimilar)
- It is unlike her to be late. (a typical trait)
- Mary is intelligent, unlike John. (means not like)
Using ‘Unlikely’:
- The weather seems unlikely to change. (probably something will not happen)
- It is highly unlikely that Maria will get into the University with such low scores. (probably she will not get into University, chances are high that she won’t)
- John is unlikely to reach before 8 am. ( not likely to reach)