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all — [ ɔl ] function word, quantifier *** All can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by an uncountable or plural noun): They had given up all hope. All children deserve encouragement. as a predeterminer (followed by a word such… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
not — W1S1 [nɔt US na:t] adv [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: nought] 1.) used to make a word, statement, or question negative ▪ Most of the stores do not open until 10am. ▪ She s not a very nice person. ▪ You were wrong not to inform the police. ▪ Can we go… … Dictionary of contemporary English
not — [ nat ] adverb *** 1. ) used for making negatives a ) used for making a sentence, expression, or word negative: He would not listen to anything she said. Barbara s not coming to the party. I don t feel sorry for her. Do not forget your promise.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
not in the slightest — (not) in the slightest (not) at all • • • Main Entry: ↑slight * * * not in the slightest phrase not at all ‘Are you angry?’ ‘Not in the slightest’. Thesaurus: not at allsynonym … Useful english dictionary
not a bit — or not a bit of it Not at all • • • Main Entry: ↑bit * * * not a bit british informal phrase not at all It’s not a bit like any of the other paintings he’s done. Thesaurus … Useful english dictionary
not all that good — not all that good/bad/big/etc not as good bad big etc as all that phrase used for saying that something is not very good bad big etc I didn’t finish the book – it wasn’t all that interesting … Useful english dictionary
not in the least — not in the smallest degree; not at all he was not in the least taken aback * * * not (in) the least : not at all : not in any way or respect It did not interest me in the least. [=it did not interest me at all] He did … Useful english dictionary
not at all — See: AT ALL … Dictionary of American idioms
not at all — See: AT ALL … Dictionary of American idioms
not a whit — not a whit/not one whit/old fashioned phrase not at all He seemed not one whit discouraged by the result. Thesaurus: not at allsynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
