not

adverb

Definition of notnext
as in never
in no way or under no circumstances The food was so burnt that it was not edible.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for not
  1. never
  2. rarely
  3. seldom
Adverb
  • Proof that the country our parents carried in their voices, their food, their music, and their sacrifices was never exaggerated.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Alex Crippen Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of never
Adverb
  • Les Bleus had looked unstoppable, while La Roja had been winning but rarely impressing.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Researchers conducted the study on 365 adults between the ages of 55 and 80 who rarely ate fish and were considered to be at risk for Alzheimer’s.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026
Definition of rarely
Adverb
  • Israeli soldiers and police seldom intervene, and prosecutions are exceptionally rare.
    — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
  • Research journals seldom publish studies about fossils that are not publicly accessible.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 15 July 2026
Definition of seldom
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