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What is the prefix for not like?

The prefix for "not like" depends on the specific word you're using. Here are some options:

General prefixes for negation:

* Un- : Unlikely, uncharacteristic

* Dis- : Dissimilar, disinclined

* In- : Incomparable, incompatible

* Non- : Nonconformist, nonpartisan

Specific prefixes for similarity/likeness:

* A- : Atypical, asymmetrical (meaning "not typical" or "not symmetrical")

* Anti- : Antithetical, antithesis (meaning "opposite" or "against")

Examples:

* Unlike (already negates "like")

* Not similar (uses the negation "not" before "similar")

The best prefix to use depends on the specific context and the word you're trying to modify.

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