USE OF "NO" AND " NOT"

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chjakhan said:
Plz Tell Me The Use Of "no" And " Not" In Detail.
Hi Chjakhan, welcome to the forum!

The word "not" is only used as an adverb. It is most often used to negate verbs. Sometimes, "not" becomes part of a contracted verb: doesn't (does not), don't (do not), wouldn't (would not), etc.

I will not (won't) do that.
She is not (isn't) home.


The word "no" has several uses. As an adjective, it can modify a noun:

No evidence was found by the police.
He reached no conclusions.

As an adverb or interjection, "no" can be used to preface a remark, often in answer to a question:

No, I won't be coming to the party.
No! Stop saying that.

It can also be used with comparative adjectives:

He felt no better after the treatment.
 

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Mike! You're are back!!

Thank God you are alive! :)
 
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Thanks Dear Moderator Mikenewyork.
It was my first question and you have responded me well.
 

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Taka said:
Mike! You're are back!!

Thank God you are alive! :)
Yes. Sorry about my absence. Life has been extremely busy that past few months. I'm glad you are still here. You're a gem! :-D
 

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chjakhan said:
Thanks Dear Moderator Mikenewyork.
It was my first question and you have responded me well.
You are very welcome! :cool:
 

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Thanks, Francois! :-D
 

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MikeNewYork said:
Yes. Sorry about my absence. Life has been extremely busy that past few months. I'm glad you are still here. You're a gem! :-D

You see lots of welcome-backs here? Remember it's not only the animals you treat every day--no wonder you've been busy out there-- but also all the people here that love you!

So, sensei, could you please help me out of this question when you have some spare time?

https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8121


Remember. I said "when you have spare time ."

Thanks!
 

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blacknomi said:
And you are back too, Taka.

I've been always around, blacknomi. :)
 

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I have just responded. Please point out any specific questions you want my help with until I can become a regular again. :-D
 

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Sorry, Mike. I'm kind of confused by this one:

MikeNewYork said:
Please point out any specific questions you want my help with until I can become a regular again. :-D


Until you can become a regular again? So when you become a regular, you wouldn't like to be asked any more??
 

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Taka said:
Sorry, Mike. I'm kind of confused by this one:




Until you can become a regular again? So when you become a regular, you wouldn't like to be asked any more??
When I'm a regular I usually see the questions without guiding. That's all I meant. :-D
 

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Ah! Now I see what you mean, and I'm glad it was not as I initially interpreted. :-D
 

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Taka said:
Ah! Now I see what you mean, and I'm glad it was not as I initially interpreted. :-D
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