Not that

phrase

Used to correct someone's previous statement or assumption.

A: She's your sister, right? B: Not that I know of. I think you're confusing me with someone else.
Visual representation of "not that" - Used to correct someone's previous statement or assumption

Often appears as...

  • not that i know of
  • not that i heard
phrase

Used to lessen the effect of a statement or action by saying it is not very great or important.

I'm not that hungry, I could just have a salad for dinner.
Visual representation of "not that" - Used to lessen the effect of a statement or action by saying it is not very great or important

Often appears as...

  • not that big
  • not that important
phrase

Used to introduce a contrasting statement that emphasizes the difference with what has gone before.

Not that I hate spinach, it's just that I prefer other vegetables more.
Visual representation of "not that" - Used to introduce a contrasting statement that emphasizes the difference with what has gone before

Often appears as...

  • not that i cared
  • not that it matters
phrase

Used when the speaker thinks that what they are going to say will probably not change the situation.

Not that it makes a difference, but I was actually in favor of the new policy.
Visual representation of "not that" - Used when the speaker thinks that what they are going to say will probably not change the situation
phrase

Used to correct someone's previous statement or assumption.

A: She's your sister, right? B: Not that I know of. I think you're confusing me with someone else.
Visual representation of "not that" - Used to correct someone's previous statement or assumption

Often appears as...

  • not that i know of
  • not that i heard
phrase

Used to lessen the effect of a statement or action by saying it is not very great or important.

I'm not that hungry, I could just have a salad for dinner.
Visual representation of "not that" - Used to lessen the effect of a statement or action by saying it is not very great or important

Often appears as...

  • not that big
  • not that important
phrase

Used to introduce a contrasting statement that emphasizes the difference with what has gone before.

Not that I hate spinach, it's just that I prefer other vegetables more.
Visual representation of "not that" - Used to introduce a contrasting statement that emphasizes the difference with what has gone before

Often appears as...

  • not that i cared
  • not that it matters
phrase

Used when the speaker thinks that what they are going to say will probably not change the situation.

Not that it makes a difference, but I was actually in favor of the new policy.
Visual representation of "not that" - Used when the speaker thinks that what they are going to say will probably not change the situation
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "not that"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Expressing Uncertainty

Use 'not that' when you're unsure about something and want to clarify.

Illustration for Expressing Uncertainty
Not that I'm aware of, but I'll double-check the schedule.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Polite Correction

It softens the tone when correcting someone, making it less confrontational.

Illustration for Polite Correction
Not that it's my business, but he actually left an hour ago.
Visual representation of the word "Not that"

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