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dissimilar

/dɪˈsɪmɪlər/
dis · sim · i · lar dɪ · ˈsɪm · ɪ · lər
English Definition
adj. not alike; different
中文释义
不同的，不相似的
Significado en Español
diferente, disímil
한국어 뜻
다른, 비슷하지 않은
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khác biệt, không giống
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Example Sentence

The two paintings are quite dissimilar in style.

这两幅画的风格截然不同。

Synonyms
different unlike distinct
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “dissimilar”:

  1. A identical
  2. B unlike
  3. C alike
  4. D similar
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B — unlike. “dissimilar” means adj. not alike; different

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The two brothers were completely ______, one very loud and one very quiet.

  1. A identical
  2. B dissimilar
  3. C alike
  4. D matching
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B — dissimilar. “dissimilar” means adj. not alike; different

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Common questions about “dissimilar”

What does “dissimilar” mean?

dissimilar — adj. not alike; different. In Chinese: 不同的，不相似的.

How do you pronounce “dissimilar”?

dissimilar is pronounced /dɪˈsɪmɪlər/. It breaks into 4 syllables: dis · sim · i · lar.

How do you use “dissimilar” in a sentence?

The two paintings are quite dissimilar in style. (这两幅画的风格截然不同。)

What are synonyms for “dissimilar”?

different, unlike, distinct — all close in meaning to dissimilar (adj. not alike; different).

Is “dissimilar” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. dissimilar appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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