not

  • (noun): A unary operation on logical values that changes true to false, and false to true.
  • (adverb): Negates the meaning of the modified verb.
  • (adverb): To no degree.
  • (adverb): (understatement, litotes) Used to modify superlatives to indicate the opposite or near opposite, often in a form of understatement.
  • (conjunction): And not.
  • (interjection): (1990s) Used to indicate that the previous phrase was meant sarcastically or ironically.
  • Did you take out the trash? No, I did not.
  • It's not you, it's me.
  • It was not my favorite movie of all time.
  • He painted the car blue and black, not solid purple.
  • I really like hanging out with my little brother watching Barney... not!