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I'm not going

🇬🇧 UK //aɪm nɒt ˈgəʊɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //aɪm nɑt ˈɡoʊɪŋ//

Meaning of I'm not going

A statement indicating that someone does not intend to go somewhere.

In simple words: I won't go.

I'm not going in a sentence

• When asked if I would join the party, I simply said, 'I'm not going.'
• Despite the invitation, I told her, 'I'm not going' to the concert.
• When my friends wanted to go hiking, I replied, 'I'm not going' this weekend.
• If they ask again, I'll just say, 'I'm not going' to change my mind.
• He wanted me to join the meeting, but I insisted, 'I'm not going.'

How to use I'm not going

Commonly used to express refusal or unwillingness. Appropriate in most contexts but can be informal in some situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Think of someone shaking their head and saying 'No, I’m not going'.

Related words

Collocations with I'm not going

• not going anywhere
• not going home
• not going to school

Synonyms for I'm not going

• refusing
• declining
• not attending
• not participating

Common mistakes with I'm not going

• Confusing it with 'I'm not going to' which implies a future plan.
• 'I'm not going' might sound rude in some contexts.
• Omitting the subject 'I' in informal speech.

Frequently asked questions about I'm not going

What does I'm not going mean?

I won't go.

What is the definition of I'm not going?

A statement indicating that someone does not intend to go somewhere.

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

When asked if I would join the party, I simply said, 'I'm not going.'

Can you give another example of I'm not going?

Despite the invitation, I told her, 'I'm not going' to the concert.

What are synonyms for I'm not going?

Common alternatives include refusing, declining, not attending, not participating.

What words go with I'm not going?

It commonly pairs with not going anywhere, not going home, not going to school.

What are common mistakes when using I'm not going?

Confusing it with 'I'm not going to' which implies a future plan. 'I'm not going' might sound rude in some contexts. Omitting the subject 'I' in informal speech.

How do you pronounce I'm not going?

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

When should I use I'm not going?

Commonly used to express refusal or unwillingness. Appropriate in most contexts but can be informal in some situations.