not

A1
Pronunciation
/nɒt/
/nɑt/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A unary operation on logical values that changes true to false, and false to true.

Adverb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Negates the meaning of the modified verb.

Example Sentences
  • Did you take out the trash? No, I did not.
2 Definition

To no degree.

Example Sentences
  • It's not you, it's me.
3 Definition

(understatement, litotes) Used to modify superlatives to indicate the opposite or near opposite, often in a form of understatement.

Example Sentences
  • It was not my favorite movie of all time.
Conjunction
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

And not.

Example Sentences
  • He painted the car blue and black, not solid purple.
Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(1990s) Used to indicate that the previous phrase was meant sarcastically or ironically.

Example Sentences
  • I really like hanging out with my little brother watching Barney... not!