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not

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/nɒt/ · not

used to indicate the negation of a verb or clause.

Meanings

adverbformal

used to indicate the negation of a verb or clause.

فعل یا جملے کی نفی کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

نہیں

nahi

Synonyms

nonevernot at allنہیںہرگزبلکل نہیں

Antonyms

yescertainlyaffirmativeجی ہاںضروریقیناً

Common Collocations

  • not only
  • not at all
  • do not

Example Sentences

I do not like broccoli.

مجھے بروکلی پسند نہیں ہے۔

Mujhe broccoli pasand nahi hai.

He is not coming to the party.

وہ پارٹی میں نہیں آرہا۔

Woh party mein nahi aa raha.

She does not understand the question.

وہ سوال کو نہیں سمجھتی۔

Woh sawal ko nahi samajhti.

Easily Confused With

knot:A 'knot' refers to a fastening made by tying a piece of string or rope.

Word Family

nothing
pronounکچھ نہیں
naught
nounکچھ نہیں
notable
adjectiveقابل ذکر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'not' is used to deny something.

Picture a red 'X', symbolizing something that is not allowed.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "nōt" — not, no

First known use: 10th century

The word 'not' has been used in English since the early Middle Ages and is derived from Old English.