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UK//nɒt ˈrɪəli//US//nɑt ˈrɪəli//

Significado de Not really

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

In simple words: Not true or correct.

Not really em uma 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.

Como usar 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'.

Palavras relacionadas

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.

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Perguntas frequentes sobre Not really

O que significa Not really?

Not true or correct.

Qual é a definição de Not really?

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

Como se usa Not really em uma frase?

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

Pode dar outro exemplo de Not really?

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

Quais são os sinônimos de Not really?

Algumas alternativas comuns são not exactly, not quite, not really true, not totally.

Que palavras combinam com Not really?

Costuma combinar com not really my thing, not really sure, not really interested.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar Not really?

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

Como se pronuncia Not really?

US: //nɑt ˈrɪəli//, UK: //nɒt ˈrɪəli//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Not really é formal ou informal?

"Not really" é informal, então combina com conversas casuais com amigos e família.

Quando devo usar Not really?

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