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50 sentences with “not”

Short, simple sentences with “not”, suitable for children and primary/elementary school, with common expressions and related words. You'll also find examples for middle and high school.

Brief definition: not

Used to make a word or sentence negative, showing the opposite or denial of something. It is often placed before a verb, adjective, or adverb to express refusal, disagreement, or absence.

50 sentences with “not” — examples

When he arrived, she was not at home.

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Illustrative image not: When he arrived, she was not at home.

The brave warrior did not fear death.

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Illustrative image not: The brave warrior did not fear death.

I prefer my steak well done, not rare.

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Illustrative image not: I prefer my steak well done, not rare.

I am not convinced by your explanation.

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Illustrative image not: I am not convinced by your explanation.

The heavy rain did not deter the hikers.

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Illustrative image not: The heavy rain did not deter the hikers.

The children did not want to eat spinach.

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Illustrative image not: The children did not want to eat spinach.

The slave could not choose his own destiny.

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Illustrative image not: The slave could not choose his own destiny.

Juan does not like the taste of raw celery.

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Illustrative image not: Juan does not like the taste of raw celery.

It is not feasible to travel during the storm.

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Illustrative image not: It is not feasible to travel during the storm.

The toad was living in a box and was not happy.

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Illustrative image not: The toad was living in a box and was not happy.

Hope is the seed of progress, do not forget it.

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I hope this winter is not as cold as the last one.

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Illustrative image not: I hope this winter is not as cold as the last one.

She was a strong woman. She could not be defeated.

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Illustrative image not: She was a strong woman. She could not be defeated.

It's not good to pretend to be someone you are not.

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Of course, it is not easy to find a job these days.

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Illustrative image not: Of course, it is not easy to find a job these days.

The man was kind, but the woman did not reciprocate.

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Illustrative image not: The man was kind, but the woman did not reciprocate.

Derogatory humor is not funny, it only hurts others.

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Illustrative image not: Derogatory humor is not funny, it only hurts others.

I felt terribly frustrated for not being able to win.

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Illustrative image not: I felt terribly frustrated for not being able to win.

Your insistence is useless, I will not change my mind.

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Illustrative image not: Your insistence is useless, I will not change my mind.

We should not distrust our friends without any reason.

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Illustrative image not: We should not distrust our friends without any reason.

Cotton swabs should not be inserted into the ear canal.

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Illustrative image not: Cotton swabs should not be inserted into the ear canal.

She did not want to agree to the terms of the contract.

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Illustrative image not: She did not want to agree to the terms of the contract.

There is not enough evidence to accept that hypothesis.

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Illustrative image not: There is not enough evidence to accept that hypothesis.

Slave to his fears, he did not dare to speak in public.

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Illustrative image not: Slave to his fears, he did not dare to speak in public.

You should not ignore the warning signs in your health.

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Illustrative image not: You should not ignore the warning signs in your health.

Evil does not always manifest itself in an obvious way.

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Illustrative image not: Evil does not always manifest itself in an obvious way.

Sharks are cartilaginous animals that do not have bones.

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Gelatin desserts tend to be mushy if not made correctly.

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Illustrative image not: Gelatin desserts tend to be mushy if not made correctly.

I had not been warned about the heavy rains this season.

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Illustrative image not: I had not been warned about the heavy rains this season.

It is easy to ignore what we do not want to see or face.

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Illustrative image not: It is easy to ignore what we do not want to see or face.

My effort to learn to speak English has not been in vain.

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Illustrative image not: My effort to learn to speak English has not been in vain.

A sedentary day in front of the television is not healthy.

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Do not let the evil of others destroy your inner goodness.

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A disloyal friend does not deserve your trust or your time.

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Illustrative image not: A disloyal friend does not deserve your trust or your time.

The king was very angry and did not want to listen to anyone.

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Illustrative image not: The king was very angry and did not want to listen to anyone.

I am not perfect. That is why I love myself just the way I am.

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Although life is not always easy, we must keep moving forward.

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It's cold and I'm wearing gloves, but they are not warm enough.

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The nihilist poet did not believe in the transcendence of life.

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When the wolves howl, it's better not to be alone in the forest.

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Illustrative image not: When the wolves howl, it's better not to be alone in the forest.

It is not kind for you to mock me like that, you must respect me.

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Illustrative image not: It is not kind for you to mock me like that, you must respect me.

The teacher noticed that some students were not paying attention.

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Illustrative image not: The teacher noticed that some students were not paying attention.

Despite being internally broken, her determination did not waver.

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Illustrative image not: Despite being internally broken, her determination did not waver.

Is there any place on earth that is still not represented on a map?

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Illustrative image not: Is there any place on earth that is still not represented on a map?

The remote control is not working, it probably needs new batteries.

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Illustrative image not: The remote control is not working, it probably needs new batteries.

As a result of not taking care of my diet, I gained weight quickly.

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Illustrative image not: As a result of not taking care of my diet, I gained weight quickly.

The extravagance of his lifestyle does not allow him to save money.

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Illustrative image not: The extravagance of his lifestyle does not allow him to save money.

Honesty is not only demonstrated with words, but also with actions.

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Illustrative image not: Honesty is not only demonstrated with words, but also with actions.

This frog was very ugly. Nobody liked him, not even the other frogs.

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Illustrative image not: This frog was very ugly. Nobody liked him, not even the other frogs.

Ignoring a problem does not make it disappear; it always comes back.

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Illustrative image not: Ignoring a problem does not make it disappear; it always comes back.

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