not

/nɒt//nɑt/

noun

  1. 1

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

Synonyms

adverb

  1. 1

    Negates the meaning of the modified verb.

    Did you take out the trash? No, I did not.
  2. 2

    To no degree.

    It's not you, it's me.
  3. 3

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

    It was not my favorite movie of all time.

conjunction

  1. 1

    And not.

    He painted the car blue and black, not solid purple.

interjection

  1. 1

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

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

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