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Vocabulary Entry
not
|adverb • noun • conjunction
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A
adverb
Used to indicate negation, denial, or refusal.
Example Sentences
"I did not see him at the party."
"She is not interested in joining the club."
"That is not the way to do it."
N
noun
A word or phrase that indicates negation.
Example Sentences
"The 'not' in his statement changed the meaning entirely."
"In English, 'not' is often used to form negative sentences."
"Her response was a clear 'not' to the proposal."
C
conjunction
Used in informal settings to mean 'no' or to negate a statement.
Example Sentences
"You think you're going to win? Not!"
"I thought you were coming tonight— not!"
"She said she would come, but not if it's raining."