not
notadverb
UK/nɒt/US/nɑːt/
NEGATIVE
A1used to make a verb or sentence negative
- I'm not hungry.
- She did not answer the phone.
- Don't worry, it's not your fault.
BEFORE A WORD
A1used to give a word the opposite meaning
- Not everyone likes spicy food.
- It's a nice flat, but not very big.
SHORT ANSWER
A2used after verbs like hope or think to give a negative answer
- Will it rain tomorrow? I hope not.
- Is he angry? I don't think so, but maybe not.