unique
word
/juˈnik/
yoo-NEEK
/juːnˈiːk/
yoo-NEEK
Definition
Being the only one of its kind, or being very special and different from everything else. It is used for people, things, styles, qualities, and experiences that stand out.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in everyday English. 'Unique' originally means 'one of a kind', so some speakers avoid modifiers like 'very unique', though many people still say them informally. Common patterns: 'unique to', 'a unique opportunity', 'a unique style', 'something unique about...'.
Spanish: único - singular - exclusivoPortuguese (BR): único - singular - exclusivoPortuguese (PT): único - singular - exclusivoChinese (Simplified): 独特的 - 唯一的Chinese (Traditional): 獨特的 - 唯一的Hindi: अनोखा - अद्वितीय - एकमात्रArabic: فريد - مميز - وحيد من نوعهBengali: অনন্য - একমাত্র - স্বতন্ত্রRussian: уникальныйJapanese: 唯一の - ユニークなVietnamese: độc nhất - độc đáoKorean: 독특한 - 유일한Turkish: benzersiz - eşsizUrdu: منفرد - یکتاIndonesian: unik - khas
Example Sentences
What makes this place unique is the mix of old and new.
natural
It's a unique opportunity, so don't overthink it.
natural
Each snowflake has a unique shape.
basic
This village is unique to this region.
basic
She has a unique way of speaking.
basic
Honestly, that's what makes her unique.
natural