Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Not"
The meaning of "Not" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does not the mean?
A:
Not the has different usages.
(Sana birsey gosteriyorumdur…)
-b) Do you want the red one?(red one: kirmizi olan)
-a) no,not the red one. I don’t like the tone of it (Hayir kirmizi olan degil, tonunu begenmedim)
-b) the tone is pretty think wider with accessories and so on.
-a) Ah Not you trying to convince me
(Beni ikna etmeye calisan sen yok musun sen)
Not him doing the dance
(Birde dans etmesi yok mu😂)
Not him crying🥺
(Birde agliyo allahim) (yapilan seyi tatli veya komik buluyosan kullaniyosun genelde)
Not the has different usages.
(Sana birsey gosteriyorumdur…)
-b) Do you want the red one?(red one: kirmizi olan)
-a) no,not the red one. I don’t like the tone of it (Hayir kirmizi olan degil, tonunu begenmedim)
-b) the tone is pretty think wider with accessories and so on.
-a) Ah Not you trying to convince me
(Beni ikna etmeye calisan sen yok musun sen)
Not him doing the dance
(Birde dans etmesi yok mu😂)
Not him crying🥺
(Birde agliyo allahim) (yapilan seyi tatli veya komik buluyosan kullaniyosun genelde)
Q:
What does It's not over till it's over. mean?
A:
It means that as long as you're still playing, you have a chance to win. Or more generally, if there is a chance that you can accomplish something, then you should keep trying.
It was said by an old baseball player named Yogi Berra. He said lots of funny things like this.
It was said by an old baseball player named Yogi Berra. He said lots of funny things like this.
Q:
What does if not for ... mean?
A:
"If not for" is the shortened version of "it it was not for" and roughly means "If that/those was missing"/"In the absence of". For example:
"I fell off the bridge and if not for the safety ropes I would've been screwed"
that is "... if the safety ropes had not been there I would've been screwed"
It can also be used more humourously:
"If not for the mosquitoes, the heat, and the hurricanes, Louisiana would be a nice state"
"I fell off the bridge and if not for the safety ropes I would've been screwed"
that is "... if the safety ropes had not been there I would've been screwed"
It can also be used more humourously:
"If not for the mosquitoes, the heat, and the hurricanes, Louisiana would be a nice state"
Q:
What does not really
mean?
mean?
A:
It's a softer/politer way of saying 'that's not right/correct.'
Is he a truthful man?
Not really, he's been sacked from two jobs for lying.
Is he a truthful man?
Not really, he's been sacked from two jobs for lying.
Q:
What does not at all mean?
A:
e.g 我并不快乐 = i’m not happy at all
e.g 我并不快乐 = i’m not happy at all
Example sentences using "Not"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with "if not otherwise".
A:
If not otherwise stated everyone is required to wear aprons in the kitchen.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with not only〜but also.
A:
Not only do I have to clean, but also cook.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with not only ...but also....
A:
-He is not only good at school, but also sports.
-She is not only a doctor, but also a loving mother.
-Not only do they cook, but they also clean.
-You can buy this dress is not only in the store, but also online.
-She is not only a doctor, but also a loving mother.
-Not only do they cook, but they also clean.
-You can buy this dress is not only in the store, but also online.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with not least.
A:
Today is wet, not least where I am.
It’s a light way to say “probably mostly”.
She was popular with her classmates, not least the boys.
It’s a light way to say “probably mostly”.
She was popular with her classmates, not least the boys.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with why not?.
A:
A: Should we go to the movies?
B: Why not? (There's no reason not to.)
In that ^ conversation, person A does not need to answer. The question "why not?" is a rhetorical question. It has the same meaning as "Sure!" or "Yes!" Typically, people say "sure, why not?"
A: Your answer is not correct.
B: Why not? (Why is the answer not correct?)
A: Because you added the numbers wrong.
A: You cannot have any candy.
B: Why not? (Why can I not have any candy?)
A: Because your bedtime is soon.
B: Why not? (There's no reason not to.)
In that ^ conversation, person A does not need to answer. The question "why not?" is a rhetorical question. It has the same meaning as "Sure!" or "Yes!" Typically, people say "sure, why not?"
A: Your answer is not correct.
B: Why not? (Why is the answer not correct?)
A: Because you added the numbers wrong.
A: You cannot have any candy.
B: Why not? (Why can I not have any candy?)
A: Because your bedtime is soon.
Synonyms of "Not" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between no and not ?
A:
No is the opposite of yes. It can also be used to mean "not any". Like, There are no books on the table.
Not makes a sentence negative, like "He is not hungry".
Not makes a sentence negative, like "He is not hungry".
Q:
What is the difference between no and not and non ?
A:
"No" can be said by itself as a response.
"Not" comes before the thing you want to make negative, if it's not describing something else.
"Non-" comes before the thing you want to make negative if it's describing something else.
That car is not cool. 👍
That car is non-cool. 👎
That is a non-cool car. 👍
That is a not cool car. 👎
"Is that car cool?"
"No." 👍
"Not" comes before the thing you want to make negative, if it's not describing something else.
"Non-" comes before the thing you want to make negative if it's describing something else.
That car is not cool. 👍
That car is non-cool. 👎
That is a non-cool car. 👍
That is a not cool car. 👎
"Is that car cool?"
"No." 👍
Q:
What is the difference between I’m not up to it. and I’m not up for it. ?
A:
I'm not up to it → 体力もしくは気力がなくてできない
I'm not up for it → やりたくない
I'm not up for it → やりたくない
Q:
What is the difference between ‘did i not tell you?’ and ‘didn’t i tell you?’ ?
A:
by not using the apostrophe it simply sounds more fancy and quite colonial
Q:
What is the difference between That's not it. and It's not that. ?
A:
For example, “Why are you mad? Did I do something wrong?” “That’s not it.” “It’s not that.” Either one works.
Translations of "Not"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? 视频点开没有播放,可以说it's not showing吗
A:
“It's not showing up”更好,但也可以说“The video doesn't open”或“The video won't play”或“I can't play/open the video”
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? 皿を割ってしまった。(*It's not 皿を割った。)
A:
There is no equivalent in English for ~てしまう。
If you really need to express regret about something you could use the adverb "unfortunately", or other expressions that express regret, or that you've made a mistake.
Using the particular sentence you wrote:
皿をやってしまった。
I unfortunately broke the plate.
It doesn't sound like something one would say in daily conversation though (for the specific example).
If with ~てしまう you want to express you've done something fully, you've completed something (the other usage of ~てしまう), depending on what you want to say, you can use expressions that express completion.
Example:
本を読んでしまった。
I've finished the book.
I hope this helps.
If you really need to express regret about something you could use the adverb "unfortunately", or other expressions that express regret, or that you've made a mistake.
Using the particular sentence you wrote:
皿をやってしまった。
I unfortunately broke the plate.
It doesn't sound like something one would say in daily conversation though (for the specific example).
If with ~てしまう you want to express you've done something fully, you've completed something (the other usage of ~てしまう), depending on what you want to say, you can use expressions that express completion.
Example:
本を読んでしまった。
I've finished the book.
I hope this helps.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? "It's not a 🅰️ but 🅱️"
という指摘に対して、「あ、そっち(🅱️)なの?」というのは何と言いますか?
という指摘に対して、「あ、そっち(🅱️)なの?」というのは何と言いますか?
A:
そうですね。”Oh is it?”も言えます^_^
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? not really の反対語は?
A:
Definitely.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? can not
A:
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Other questions about "Not"
Q:
Please show me how to pronounce not at all.
A:
Heres a slower version :) hope it helps
Q:
It’s not that ago. Does this sound natural?
A:
× It’s not that ago.
✓ It’s not that long ago.
"ago" is basically never used on its own, it needs something before it to qualify, so you're correct.
✓ It’s not that long ago.
"ago" is basically never used on its own, it needs something before it to qualify, so you're correct.
Q:
Why “ need” not “ needs”?
A:
It is colloquial grammar.
In some colloquial American English, “he” or “she” will act as “I”.
He doesn’t like you -> He don’t like you
She doesn’t need a man -> She don’t need a man -> she never need a man
In some colloquial American English, “he” or “she” will act as “I”.
He doesn’t like you -> He don’t like you
She doesn’t need a man -> She don’t need a man -> she never need a man
Q:
Please show me how to pronounce
.
.
A:
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Q:
won'tは会話の中で使いますか?
先日英会話の先生と話していて、won'tと言った際にwantと聞き間違えられてしまいました。
will not と言い直したらすぐに理解してくれたのですが、会話の中でwon'tを使うとwantと受け取ってしまいますよね。
文章の中でしか使わない表現なのでしょうか?
それとも、発音が違うのでしょうか?
先日英会話の先生と話していて、won'tと言った際にwantと聞き間違えられてしまいました。
will not と言い直したらすぐに理解してくれたのですが、会話の中でwon'tを使うとwantと受け取ってしまいますよね。
文章の中でしか使わない表現なのでしょうか?
それとも、発音が違うのでしょうか?
A:
そうですね
Has a diphthong (二重母音 ?): won’t /wəʊnt/
Is a single vowel 単一母音: want /wɒnt/
これは有用なビデオです:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=omVsPSqLmoI&feature=youtu.be
Has a diphthong (二重母音 ?): won’t /wəʊnt/
Is a single vowel 単一母音: want /wɒnt/
これは有用なビデオです:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=omVsPSqLmoI&feature=youtu.be
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