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UK//aɪm nɒt//US//aɪm nɑt//

Meaning of I'm not

A contraction used to state the negation of 'I am'.

In simple words: A phrase used to say that you are not something.

I'm not in a sentence

  • I'm not going to the party tonight.
  • I'm not sure if this is the right decision.
  • I'm not interested in what you're selling.
  • I'm not feeling well today.
  • I'm not the one who broke the vase.
  • I'm not ready for the exam yet.

How to use I'm not

Use 'I'm not' to express disagreement or rejection. It's common in both spoken and written English but may sound informal in very formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'I'm not' as 'I'm knot tied down' - you're free from being something.

Related words

Collocations with I'm not

Synonyms for I'm not

Common mistakes with I'm not

  • Confused with 'I am not' - 'I'm not' is a contraction.
  • 'Not I'm' is incorrect - the correct form is 'I'm not'.

Compare I'm not with Negative, Not at all

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Frequently asked questions about I'm not

What does I'm not mean?

A phrase used to say that you are not something.

What is the definition of I'm not?

A contraction used to state the negation of 'I am'.

How do you use I'm not in a sentence?

I'm not going to the party tonight.

Can you give another example of I'm not?

I'm not sure if this is the right decision.

What are synonyms for I'm not?

Common alternatives include I am not, No, Negative, Not at all.

What words go with I'm not?

It commonly pairs with I'm not sure, I'm not interested, I'm not going.

What are common mistakes when using I'm not?

Confused with 'I am not' - 'I'm not' is a contraction. 'Not I'm' is incorrect - the correct form is 'I'm not'.

How do you pronounce I'm not?

US: //aɪm nɑt//, UK: //aɪm nɒt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I'm not?

Use 'I'm not' to express disagreement or rejection. It's common in both spoken and written English but may sound informal in very formal settings.