
Not
Denying Assertions
Use 'not' to clearly deny what someone has asserted or assumed about you.

He thought I was lost, but I was not.
Stress Disagreement
Emphasize 'not' when you strongly disagree with a statement or belief.

I am not going to let that happen.
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ContradictionDenialNayNegativeOppositeRefusalRefutationRejection
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