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he's not vs he isn't

Both "he's not" and "he isn't" are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to express the negation of "he is." The choice between the two is a matter of personal preference or regional dialect.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 1707 views

he's not

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the negation of "he is."

This phrase is a contraction of "he is not." It is informal and can be used in casual conversations or writing.

Examples:

He's not coming to the party tonight.
He's not as tall as I thought he was.
He's not the one who broke the vase.
He's not going to be happy about this.
He's not the type to give up easily.

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But he's not my uncle.
Life he's not just mine.
Micro-expressions signal he's not masking his feelings.
This guy's special, he's not like the others.
You know, that he's not from this planet.
Yes, but he's not there.
Sir, he's not a refugee.
Rabb thinks they're Cuban, but he's not certain.
Sorry, he's not home.
I know Peter, he's not a killer.
And he's not a performing monkey.
Even if he's not on the list.
So he's not our killer.
I said he's not there.
At least he's not around anymore.
Dana, he's not what you need right now.
No... he's not a sea monster.
I would save your worries for when he's not in the building.
He's happy because he's not tormented anymore.
Larissa, he's not a piece of candy.

Alternatives:

he isn't
he is not
he does not
he does not have
he has not

he isn't

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the negation of "he is."

This phrase is a contraction of "he is not." It is informal and can be used in casual conversations or writing.

Examples:

He isn't feeling well today.
He isn't the one who took your keys.
He isn't going to like the news.
He isn't the kind of person to lie.
He isn't going to give up easily.

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Just to convince himself he isn't a rake.
Your Papa might, but he isn't here to complain.
Until I say he isn't.
Granted, but he isn't.
Because he isn't walking on air.
So then he isn't really asking permission.
He went out this morning and he isn't home yet.
A DNA mismatch would prove he isn't a Wolcott.
And I'm sure he isn't rich.
Of course now he isn't around.
He's ex citing because he isn't normal.
But your son... he isn't.
Lillian, he isn't a machine.
Now you know why he isn't coming.
Naturally they'd suspect him, because he isn't rich.
I fill in for him when he isn't available.
But if he isn't ready to meet us.
I've tried to contact the Minister, but he isn't available.
At least he isn't a traitor like you.
I mean, he isn't.

Alternatives:

he's not
he is not
he does not
he does not have
he has not

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