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Not really

🇬🇧 UK //nɒt ˈrɪəli// 🇺🇸 US //nɑt ˈrɪəli//

Significato di Not really

Used to indicate that something is not entirely true or accurate.

In simple words: Not true or correct.

Not really in una frase

• When he said he was an expert, I thought, 'Not really'.
• Do you enjoy spicy food? Not really, it’s a bit too hot for me.
• She claimed to be finished, but not really; she still had a lot to do.
• Are you excited about the movie? Not really, I've heard bad reviews.
• He said he could swim well, but I thought, 'Not really' after seeing him struggle.

Come usare Not really

Used to express disagreement or doubt. Common in casual conversations, but may be too informal for formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'Not really' as a polite way of saying 'No, not at all'.

Parole correlate

Collocations with Not really

• not really my thing
• not really sure
• not really interested

Synonyms for Not really

• not exactly
• not quite
• not really true
• not totally

Common mistakes with Not really

• Using it in very formal writing or speeches.
• Confusing with 'not really' as a definitive answer instead of an expression of doubt.

Domande frequenti su Not really

Cosa significa Not really?

Not true or correct.

Qual è la definizione di Not really?

Used to indicate that something is not entirely true or accurate.

Come si usa Not really in una frase?

When he said he was an expert, I thought, 'Not really'.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Not really?

Do you enjoy spicy food? Not really, it’s a bit too hot for me.

Quali sono i sinonimi di Not really?

Alcune alternative comuni sono not exactly, not quite, not really true, not totally.

Quali parole si abbinano a Not really?

Si abbina spesso a not really my thing, not really sure, not really interested.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Not really?

Using it in very formal writing or speeches. Confusing with 'not really' as a definitive answer instead of an expression of doubt.

Come si pronuncia Not really?

US: //nɑt ˈrɪəli//, UK: //nɒt ˈrɪəli//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Not really è formale o informale?

"Not really" è informale, quindi è adatto a conversazioni informali con amici e familiari.

Quando dovrei usare Not really?

Used to express disagreement or doubt. Common in casual conversations, but may be too informal for formal settings.