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not Antonyms

Opposite of not

Because the opposite of not shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Used as a short substitute for a negative clause following verbs of thinking, hoping, or believing.

Usage Example

"When asked if the library would close early, the clerk replied that she hoped so."

Strongest
so

• noun (Context 2)

A unary logical operator or digital logic gate in Boolean algebra and electronics that inverts the truth value or binary state of its input.

Usage Example

"Passing a high voltage signal through a buffer gate produces a low output."

Strongest
buffer

Similar words to not

Words similar to not shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

inverter
negation
complement
hardly
by no means
in no way
never
scarcely
See all synonyms of not

• Nearby Words

nostalgically
nostril
nosy
not
notability
notable
notably

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Not. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/not
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