в отличие от
unlike
different from; not similar to
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в отличие от with English translation
в отличие от usage examples
Unlike my brother, I like quiet evenings.
В отличие от моего брата, я люблю тихие вечера.
Unlike the first draft, this version is much clearer.
В отличие от первого варианта, эта версия гораздо понятнее.
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в отличие от synonyms
What's the difference between в отличие от / в противоположность / в отличие / в отличие от того, как / на фоне
unlike — different from; not similar to
Unlike my brother, I like quiet evenings.
В отличие от моего брата, я люблю тихие вечера.
The main neutral way to compare two things or people.
Unlike his brother, he likes sports.
В отличие от брата, он любит спорт.
Emphasizes a direct contrast; often sounds more literary and formal.
In contrast to the old methods, the new system works faster.
В противоположность старым методам, новая система работает быстрее.
An incomplete form; usually appears in fixed expressions and is less often used on its own.
Unlike the others, he arrived on time.
В отличие от других, он пришёл вовремя.
Used when comparing the way something is done or a situation, not just objects.
Unlike the way he usually does it, today he worked very quickly.
В отличие от того, как он это делает обычно, сегодня он работал очень быстро.
Means 'compared with something' or 'against a general background'; often conveys contrast rather than simple difference.
Against the background of the other students, she looked very confident.
На фоне остальных студентов она выглядела очень уверенно.
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How to pronounce в отличие от and what this word means
в отличие от translation: unlike. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce в отличие от
[f ɐtˈlʲitɕɪjə ot]
в отличие от translation
unlike
в отличие от examples
Unlike my brother, I like quiet evenings.
в отличие от transcription
[f ɐtˈlʲitɕɪjə ot]
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в отличие от meaning: what does it mean?
не такой, как; не похожий на
в отличие от pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
в отличие от is pronounced as [f ɐtˈlʲitɕɪjə ot]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
в отличие от definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Unlike my brother, I like quiet evenings. Translation: В отличие от моего брата, я люблю тихие вечера.
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