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not meaning in Tamil

இல்லை illai

/nɒt/

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not in Tamil: இல்லை (illai). In English, not means negates the meaning of the modified verb.

Tamil words for not

negates meaning of another word
இல்லை illai

English meaning of not

  1. adverb Negates the meaning of the modified verb.
  2. adverb To no degree.
  3. adverb Used to indicate the opposite or near opposite, often in a form of understatement.
  4. adverb Used before a determiner phrase, a pronominal phrase etc. to convey a negative attitude (e.g. denial, sadness, anger) towards something.

Full definition of not

not in a sentence

  • Did you take out the trash? — No, I did not. I do not think it was my turn, was it?
  • Not knowing any better, I went ahead.
  • It was felt desirable that she not leave school before fourteen.

Synonyms of not

not in other languages

Questions about not in Tamil

What is the meaning of not in Tamil?
Not in Tamil is இல்லை (illai).
not என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Not: இல்லை (illai).
What does not mean in English?
Not means negates the meaning of the modified verb.

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