unless vs. if not

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martinusadjie

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Can we rewrite :

If I have enough money, I will buy the car.

into

Unless I have enough money, I won't buy the car?

Does it make sense, since I think they mean almost the same thing? or NOT?
Thanks.:roll:;-):-D
 

bhaisahab

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Can we rewrite :

If I have enough money, I will buy the car.

into

Unless I have enough money, I won't buy the car?

Does it make sense, since I think they mean almost the same thing? or NOT?
Thanks.:roll:;-):-D
You could change it to: "I won't buy the car unless I have enough money", no comma.
 
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