Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Unlike”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Unlike
Unlike is the singular noun form. Unlikes is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: You use it to show that one thing is different or opposite to another thing.
Why is the Plural of Unlike “unlikes”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Unlike
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: unlike → unlikes
How to Remember the Plural of Unlike
Just add -s to “unlike” to make “unlikes”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Pronouncing it like the verb like (similar); the preposition is un-LIKE (different)..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Unlike
See unlike and unlikes used in real sentences side by side.
- Unlike her brother, Maria is very outgoing. A2
- Unlike traditional methods, the new approach saves time and money. B1
- Unlike what I expected, the restaurant was not crowded. B2
Common Plural Mistakes with Unlike
Wrong: Unlike of his sister, John is shy.
Correct: Unlike his sister, John is shy.
Unlike is a preposition; use it directly with noun, not unlike + of
Wrong: Unlike I thought, it was easy.
Correct: Unlike what I thought, it was easy. / Contrary to what I thought, it was easy.
Unlike prep needs noun; for clauses, say unlike what... or use contrary to
How to Pronounce Unlike and Unlikes
Stress on second syllable like-LIKE with long I sound; un- is unstressed schwa.
Origin and Etymology of Unlike
un- (not) + like (similar); literally "not alike" → comparison of difference.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Unlike
What is the plural of “unlike”?
The plural of “unlike” is “unlikes”.
Is “unlikes” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.