How To Spell not?
How to Pronounce not?
Correct pronunciation for the word "not" is [nˈɒt], [nˈɒt], [n_ˈɒ_t].
What are the misspellings for not?
"Not" in context
Not is an important word in the English language, and its use and meaning can vary, depending on context. In the most general sense, not typically implies or expresses a negation, denial, or refusal of the object in the context. For example, if someone were to say "I will not go to the store," the implied meaning is that the subject is refusing to go.
Not can also be used as a modifier of another verb, adjective, or adverb. For instance, when someone says "I am not angry," they are modifying the verb "angry" by implying they are not feeling angry.
Not can also be used as a modifier of another verb, adjective, or adverb. For instance, when someone says "I am not angry," they are modifying the verb "angry" by implying they are not feeling angry.
Usage over time for not:
This graph shows how "not" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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