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I don't use it vs I'm not using it

Both "I don't use it" and "I'm not using it" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "I don't use it" is a simple present tense statement indicating a habitual action or a general truth. On the other hand, "I'm not using it" is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment of speaking or a temporary situation.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 3720 views

I don't use it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a habitual action or a general truth.

This phrase is used to indicate a general statement about not using something regularly or as a habit.

Examples:

  • I don't use that app anymore.
  • I don't use plastic bags.
  • I don't use that feature on my phone.
  • I don't use it in reference to actual people.
  • If I don't use it and something happens, that would kill me.
  • Because even if I don't use it, I like knowing it's there.
  • If I don't use it, I'll never hurt anyone.
  • I don't use it anymore, as I no longer eat.
  • I don't even have cancer, and I don't use it.
  • It's just neat; it's fun. It's so much fun I have it in my house - but I have it in the entryway, I don't use it to make juice.
  • And every time I don't use it.
  • I mean I have a dream journal, but I don't use it as evidence of my responsibility.
  • We got a Xerox machine, but I don't use it.
  • I don't use it anymore, 'cause the whole place reeks of garlic, and I hate garlic.
  • My cousin uses it, she likes it, I don't use it, I'm over weight already

Alternatives:

  • I never use it.
  • I avoid using it.
  • I refrain from using it.
  • I steer clear of using it.
  • I abstain from using it.

I'm not using it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express an action that is happening at the moment of speaking or a temporary situation.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of not using something is currently taking place or is a temporary situation.

Examples:

  • I'm not using that tool right now.
  • I'm not using my car this week.
  • I'm not using that ingredient in the recipe.
  • I'm sitting on the toilet but I'm not using it.
  • I'm not using it for cuddling anymore.
  • It's fine, but I can't sleep so I'm not using it.
  • It's leased for a long time. I'm not using it.
  • So be grateful I'm not using it right now to get us both back to the wall.
  • I'm not using it at work.
  • I'm not using it as an excuse to get back together, but I talked to your protection detail, and your place is a security nightmare... multiple entrances.
  • - Listen, I'm not using it, OK?
  • OK, I'm not using it, OK?

Alternatives:

  • I'm currently not using it.
  • I'm refraining from using it at the moment.
  • I'm avoiding using it right now.
  • I'm steering clear of using it currently.
  • I'm abstaining from using it at the moment.

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