NOT definition: 1. used to form a negative phrase after verbs like "be", "can", "have", "will", "must", etc…. Learn more.

Definition of not adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define not. not synonyms, not pronunciation, not translation, English dictionary definition of not. expressing negation, denial, or prohibition: I will not answer your question. Not to be confused …

Not definition: (used to express negation, denial, refusal, or prohibition).. See examples of NOT used in a sentence.

4 meanings: 1. a. used to negate the sentence, phrase, or word that it modifies b. (in combination) 2. → See not that 3. used.... Click for more definitions.

The adverb not is used for negation. Do you like drinking cod liver oil? No, I do not like drinking cod liver oil.

2 days ago · not (not comparable) Negates the meaning of the modified verb. quotations

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NOT meaning: 1 : used to form the negative of modal verbs (such as “should” and “could”) and auxiliary verbs (such as “do” and “have”); 2 : used before a verb or clause to make it negative …