not

[US]/nɔt/
[UK]/nɑt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. used to negate a statement

Phrases & Collocations

not yet

not enough

not anymore

not really

if not for

not a thing

be not in

Example Sentences

the notes of a journey

a thick wad of notes

elaborate intercalary notes and footnotes.

the issue of notes by the Bank of England.

the limpid notes of a recorder.

a noted patron of the arts.

the sweet notes of the flute.

notes written in the margin

noted the time of each arrival.

noted the lateness of their arrival.

the liquid notes of a bird

He is noted as a marksman.

an author's prefatory notes;

The young man was noted for gallantry.

They noted David to be too clever.

an eminent historian.See Synonyms at noted

formed a commission of notable citizens.See Synonyms at noted

noting expensive or modish just to impress people

The local hotel is noted for its good table.

Real-world Examples

I will not tell my mother, I will not tell anybody.”

Source: Dead Island

Real leaders don't spread derision and division.

Source: CNN Select March 2017 Collection

I can't stay here, not after what happened.

Source: Game of Thrones Selected Highlights

Okay, but not yet. I don't wanna seem too eager.

Source: Friends Season 1 (Edited Version)

This mindset is not constructive and is not adaptive to the context of 2015.”

Source: VOA Standard June 2015 Collection

Marilla tried not to laugh, but she couldn't stop herself.

Source: Anne of Green Gables (abridged version)

The deal's financial details were not disclosed.

Source: NPR News April 2013 Collection

Don't worry about it; it's not such a big deal.

Source: EnglishPod 1-50

There are simply not enough schools, water systems, sanitation.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) November 2015 Collection

All this isn't to say you shouldn't try to eat healthier.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds March 2017 Collection

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