not
(noun, adverb, interjection, conjunction)
adverb
1. negation of a word or group of words
- he does not speak French
- she is not going
- they are not friends
Similar word(s): non
Sentences with not as an adverb:
- Did you take out the trash? No, I did not.
- Not knowing any better, I went ahead.
- That is not red; it's orange.
conjunction
1. And not.
- I wanted a plate of shrimp, not a bucket of chicken.
- He painted the car blue and black, not solid purple.
interjection
1. (slang, 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!
- Sure, you're perfect the way you are... not!
noun
1. Unary logical function NOT, true if input is false, or a gate implementing that negation function.
- You need a not there to conform with the negative logic of the memory chip.