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not
/nɒt/
negation or denial
She is not coming to the party.
This sentence indicates that she will not attend.
general
Used to negate a statement or deny something
I do not agree with your opinion.
This expresses disagreement with someone's viewpoint.
This is not the right answer.
This indicates that the answer provided is incorrect.
In formal writing, 'not' is often used with auxiliary verbs (e.g., 'do not', 'is not') for negation.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Contractions
In informal speech, 'not' is often contracted with auxiliary verbs (e.g., 'do not' → 'don't', 'is not' → 'isn't').
Gold Rule
Negation
'Not' is used to negate a statement or deny something. It is often used with auxiliary verbs (e.g., 'do not', 'is not').
Word Origin
Old English 'nā', from Proto-Germanic 'ne aiwaz' (not ever), from Proto-Indo-European 'ne' (no) + 'aiwaz' (ever). Related to Latin 'ne' (not) and Greek 'ne' (not).
Usage Notes
'Not' is often used with auxiliary verbs (e.g., 'do not', 'is not') to form negative statements. In informal speech, 'not' can be contracted (e.g., 'don't', 'isn't').
Word Breakdown
n-
negation
prefix-ot
suffix indicating a state or condition
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