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NOT

(adverb, noun, conj., interj.)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Not.

How to pronounce not:

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Not - as an adverb

Negation of a word or group of words

Example: "He does not speak french"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Not - as a noun

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

Not - as a conjunction

And not.

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

Not - as an interjection

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

Example: "I really like hanging out with my little brother watching barney... not!"

Example Sentences

"I am not going to the party tonight."
"She does not like spicy food."
"He is not interested in sports."
"We should not be late for the meeting."
"They did not enjoy the concert."
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Word Game Points

Is NOT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, not is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NOT has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.

Is NOT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, not is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NOT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is NOT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, not is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NOT has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.

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