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Michael717 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Not to OR to not

Guys I am confused! I don't know when I should use NOT TO and when TO NOT.

Could you explain to me please?

Some examples:

I don't want to wonder what it's like to not have you around

but what if it's

I don't want to wonder what it's like not to have you around

  

Top answer

"Not" is an adverb that can occur in different places. The two sentences mean the same thing. It is kind of like some adverbs of frequency that can occur in different places: Usually, I ride the bus.

  • "Not" is an adverb that can occur in different places.
  • The two sentences mean the same thing.
  • It is kind of like some adverbs of frequency that can occur in different places: Usually, I ride the bus.
  • I usually ride the bus.
  • There is not difference in the sentences.
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"Not" is an adverb that can occur in different places. The two sentences mean the same thing.

It is kind of like some adverbs of frequency that can occur in different places:

Usually, I ride the bus.

I usually ride the bus.

There is not difference in the sentences.

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Michael717when I should use NOT TO and when TO NOT

This is an easy question.

NOT TO: Always use it.
TO NOT: Never use it.

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