SKILL 59: DISTINGUISH LIKE, ALIKE, UNLIKE AND DISLIKE

SKILL 59: DISTINGUISH LIKE, ALIKE, UNLIKE AND DISLIKE



Unlike can be used as a preposition, adjective or a verb. It means different from or not liking (when used as a verb).

Alike can be used both as an adjective and an adverb and means similar.


GRAMMAR -MEANING -USE

Like adjective similar as an adjective, like is used before a noun

Alike adjective similar as an adjective, alike is used after a linking verb.

Like preposition similar both prepositions are followed by objects. they can both be used.

Unlike preposition different in many positions, including at the beginning of the sentence.

Like verb enjoy both verbs follow subjects dislike verb not enjoy.

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