Nothing like

phrase

Completely different from.

Our new home is nothing like our old one.
Visual representation of "nothing like" - Completely different from

Often appears as...

  • nothing like the old
  • nothing like the one

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Does not look or seem to be at all.

The finished product was nothing like the original design.
Visual representation of "nothing like" - Does not look or seem to be at all

Often appears as...

  • nothing like what i expected
  • nothing like the picture

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to emphasize that something is much better or greater than other things.

There's nothing like a hot shower after a long day.
Visual representation of "nothing like" - Used to emphasize that something is much better or greater than other things

Often appears as...

  • nothing like a good book
  • nothing like a fresh coffee

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Completely different from.

Our new home is nothing like our old one.
Visual representation of "nothing like" - Completely different from

Often appears as...

  • nothing like the old
  • nothing like the one

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Does not look or seem to be at all.

The finished product was nothing like the original design.
Visual representation of "nothing like" - Does not look or seem to be at all

Often appears as...

  • nothing like what i expected
  • nothing like the picture

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to emphasize that something is much better or greater than other things.

There's nothing like a hot shower after a long day.
Visual representation of "nothing like" - Used to emphasize that something is much better or greater than other things

Often appears as...

  • nothing like a good book
  • nothing like a fresh coffee

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "nothing like"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Total Contrast

Use 'nothing like' when something is the complete opposite of another.

Illustration for Total Contrast
This tiny apartment is nothing like the spacious house we had.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expectation vs Reality

When the reality is far from what was expected or imagined, express it with 'nothing like'.

Illustration for Expectation vs Reality
The job interview was nothing like I had prepared for.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emphasis on Difference

Stress the difference between past and present situations using 'nothing like'.

Illustration for Emphasis on Difference
Life in the city is nothing like it was in the countryside.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Total Contrast

Use 'nothing like' when something is the complete opposite of another.

Illustration for Total Contrast
This tiny apartment is nothing like the spacious house we had.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expectation vs Reality

When the reality is far from what was expected or imagined, express it with 'nothing like'.

Illustration for Expectation vs Reality
The job interview was nothing like I had prepared for.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emphasis on Difference

Stress the difference between past and present situations using 'nothing like'.

Illustration for Emphasis on Difference
Life in the city is nothing like it was in the countryside.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Total Contrast

Use 'nothing like' when something is the complete opposite of another.

Illustration for Total Contrast
This tiny apartment is nothing like the spacious house we had.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expectation vs Reality

When the reality is far from what was expected or imagined, express it with 'nothing like'.

Illustration for Expectation vs Reality
The job interview was nothing like I had prepared for.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emphasis on Difference

Stress the difference between past and present situations using 'nothing like'.

Illustration for Emphasis on Difference
Life in the city is nothing like it was in the countryside.
Visual representation of the word "Nothing like"

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