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Do not vs Call

The phrases 'do not' and 'call' are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'Do not' is a negation used to express prohibition or advice, while 'call' is a verb indicating an action. It would be more appropriate to compare 'do not call' with 'do not call' or 'do not' with another negation like 'do not go'.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 701 views

Do not

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate negation or prohibition.

Use 'do not' to express prohibition or advice. It is often followed by a verb to indicate what action should not be done.

Examples:

  • Do not touch the hot stove.
  • I do not want to go out tonight.
  • Do not apply during bird breeding period.
  • - Do not refrigerate the preparation after reconstitution.
  • Do not refrigerate the solution after preparation.
  • Do not refrigerate or freeze reconstituted solutions.
  • Do not store the vial above 30ºC following activation.
  • Do not refill NovoMix 30 Penfill cartridges.
  • Do not use filter needles and avoid foaming.
  • Do not inject intravascularly or subcutaneously.
  • Do not discontinue treatment without consulting your doctor.
  • Do not open the blister until ready to administer.
  • Bottle presentation Do not store above 30ºC.
  • Do not dare... challenge my decisions.
  • - Do not shell-game me with your hoody.
  • Do not interfere with our transporter beam.
  • Do not question my authority under any circumstances.
  • Do not buy land mines from unauthorised vendors.
  • Do not leave until you've questioned Shankar.
  • Do not contradict what my eyes have witnessed.
  • Do not attempt to self-administer without this training.
  • & Just start the application. Do not do anything else.

Alternatives:

  • don't
  • do not go
  • do not eat
  • do not speak
  • do not enter

Call

This phrase is correct as it is a verb indicating an action.

Use 'call' as a verb to indicate the action of contacting someone by phone or shouting out to someone.

Examples:

  • I will call you later.
  • She called out for help.
  • Call Lantbrevbärarenför agreement on tel.nr. hereinafter.
  • Call the dedicated warranty telephone number in each country.
  • Call his father and ask where Douglas lives.
  • Call the boys in the lead pajamas.
  • Call Lab STAT for ammonia level.
  • Call Nathalie, cancel dinner tonight.
  • Call mexico, get clearance for an international pursuit.
  • Call it a Coastguard safety inspection.
  • Call my secretary... start next month.
  • Call Accounting, stop his bonus.
  • Call the union leadership and the chapter presidents.
  • Call one of your many friends.
  • Proposals submitted to this Call are currently under evaluation.
  • Call Coastguard Emergency Rescue and Recovery.
  • Call all budding entrepreneurs to submit ideas.
  • Call phone numbers on websites with just one click.
  • Call the NSA and tear our system apart.
  • Call Trane Rental Services at 03-9420800.
  • Call 1440 for schedules information which has recorded messages.
  • Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

Alternatives:

  • phone
  • ring
  • dial
  • contact
  • shout

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