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Meaning of the word not in English

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not

US /nɑːt/
UK /nɒt/
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Adverb

1.

used to make a statement negative

Example:
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I am not going to the party.
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She does not like coffee.
Antonym:
yes
2.

used to introduce a contrasting or corrective statement

Example:
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It's cold, not warm.
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He's a doctor, not a teacher.
Synonym:
rather instead
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