not
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Negates the meaning of the modified verb.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Did you take out the trash? — No, I did not. I do not think it was my turn, was it?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To no degree.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Used to indicate the opposite or near opposite, often in a form of understatement.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “not” mean?
Negates the meaning of the modified verb.
Is “not” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.