Im not supposed to vs Im supposed not to

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I'm not supposed to' is more commonly used in everyday language and informal situations. On the other hand, 'I'm supposed not to' is less common and sounds more formal or old-fashioned.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

Im not supposed to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday language.

This phrase is used to express that something is prohibited or not allowed.

Examples:

I'm not supposed to eat in my room.
I'm not supposed to tell anyone about this.
I'm not supposed to be here after hours.

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We were not supposed to leave.
We're not supposed to tell our neighbors, and we're definitely not supposed to tell our office neighbors.
Doing something I'm not supposed to.
You are not supposed to shut this computer down.
Until then we're not supposed to use the toilet too often.
Dalai Lama is not supposed to eat pork.
It's not supposed to happen, but it does.
I have epilepsy and I'm not supposed to drink.
It's not supposed to happen during a war, but it does.
We're not supposed to touch her till Family Services arrives.
They're not supposed to do that.
White wine is not supposed to hit the side.
Only she's not supposed to know.
It's not supposed to be handy, Basil.
Doing it somewhere we're not supposed to.
You're not supposed to be calling me on this line.
They say you're not supposed to spin angry.
And he's not supposed to be sitting at the bar.
You're not supposed to lie.
Seven is not supposed to be open for another week.

Alternatives:

I shouldn't
I'm not allowed to
I'm prohibited from

Im supposed not to

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in modern English. It may sound more formal or old-fashioned.

This phrase is also used to express that something is prohibited or not allowed.

Examples:

I'm supposed not to reveal the secret.
I'm supposed not to leave the premises unattended.
I'm supposed not to use my phone during work hours.

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And you're supposed not to take the cards from the display.
Furthermore, under the terms of Article 118A, we are supposed not to impose any 'administrative, financial and legal constraints which might inhibit the development of SMEs'.
And this is supposed not to worry us.
How am I supposed not to worry?

Alternatives:

I should not
I am required not to
I must not

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Im not supposed to vs Im supposed not to