Not

usgb/nɑːt/
adverb

Used to express the opposite or denial of something stated before.

I am not a teacher
Visual representation of "not" - Used to express the opposite or denial of something stated before

Often appears as...

  • not only
  • not just
Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "not"
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Denying Assertions

Use 'not' to clearly deny what someone has asserted or assumed about you.

Illustration for Denying Assertions
He thought I was lost, but I was not.
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Stress Disagreement

Emphasize 'not' when you strongly disagree with a statement or belief.

Illustration for Stress Disagreement
I am not going to let that happen.
Visual representation of the word "Not"

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