not
Pronunciation:
/nɒt//nɑt/noun
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A unary operation on logical values that changes true to false, and false to true.
adverb
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Negates the meaning of the modified verb.
Example: Did you take out the trash? No, I did not.
To no degree.
Example: It's not you, it's me.
(understatement, litotes) Used to modify superlatives to indicate the opposite or near opposite, often in a form of understatement.
Example: It was not my favorite movie of all time.
conjunction
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And not.
Example: He painted the car blue and black, not solid purple.
interjection
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(1990s) Used to indicate that the previous phrase was meant sarcastically or ironically.
Example: I really like hanging out with my little brother watching Barney... not!