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alike Antonyms

Opposite of alike

Because the opposite of alike shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Closely resembling each other in appearance, nature, or character; similar (used only in the predicate).

Usage Example

"The two sisters are so much different that even their teachers occasionally confuse them."

Strongest
different
unlike
dissimilar
Strong
distinct
diverse
divergent
disparate

• adverb (Context 2)

In the same or a very similar manner, form, or degree.

Usage Example

"Great minds often think differently when confronted with the same scientific puzzle."

Strongest
differently
dissimilarly
Strong
variously
divergently

• adverb (Context 3)

To an equal extent for both or all specified groups or individuals; equally.

Usage Example

"The new museum exhibition proved fascinating to children and adults unequally."

Strongest
unequally
Strong
unevenly
disproportionately

Similar words to alike

Words similar to alike shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

similar
equally
similarly
likewise
evenly
comparable
indistinguishable
comparably
See all synonyms of alike

• Nearby Words

alight
align
alignment
alike
alikeness
alimony
alive

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Alike. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/alike
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