How to pronounce“not”in English
IPA/nɑt/
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Definitions of “not”
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adverb
Negates the meaning of the modified verb.
“Did you take out the trash? — No, I did not. I do not think it was my turn, was it?”
adverb
To no degree.
“That is not red; it's green.”
conjunction
And not.
“I wanted a plate of shrimp, not a bucket of chicken.”
interjection
Used to indicate that the previous phrase was meant sarcastically or ironically.
“Near-synonyms: I don't think; psych; bender (obsolete, UK)”