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it's not vs it isn't

Both "it's not" and "it isn't" are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to negate a statement. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the flow of the sentence.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1067 views

it's not

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to negate a statement.

It is a contraction of "it is not" and is used to express negation in a more informal way.

Examples:

  • It's not what I expected.
  • It's not a big deal.
  • It's not going to work.
  • Filmmaking is collaboration but it's not democracy.
  • No, it's not possible, Marion.
  • Secondly, it's not about test scores only.
  • If it's not him, Booth...
  • Actually, it's not a pap smear.
  • Jj, it's not a competition.
  • Maybe it's not enough, mom - love.
  • I know it's not much of a sketch.
  • But I swear it's not true.
  • A triple berry to go, if it's not that much trouble.
  • Maybe i am, but it's not important.
  • Just tell me it's not that bad.
  • But it's not like things have ever been better.
  • Because it's not configured, as I said earlier...
  • Whatever it is, it's not hers.
  • It means it's not a vascular problem.
  • I mean obviously it's not a Honda Civic.
  • Well, it's not really a compliment.
  • Look, Rodriguez, it's not that complicated.
  • And it's not common, by the way.

Alternatives:

  • it isn't
  • it is not
  • it isn't going to
  • it is not going to
  • it's going to

it isn't

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to negate a statement.

It is a contraction of "it is not" and is used to express negation in a more informal way.

Examples:

  • It isn't what I expected.
  • It isn't a big deal.
  • It isn't going to work.
  • No, Fayed, it isn't over.
  • Alright, now we know what it isn't.
  • Clearly, in your world, it isn't.
  • And she says it isn't.
  • So you can show Jonah that it isn't laced with cyanide.
  • And to my utter astonishment, it isn't me.
  • The Librarian, it isn't just a job.
  • Alisha, it isn't how it sounds.
  • -Maybe it isn't true.
  • Well, it isn't always about looks.
  • Our paroled prosecutor does have a favorite haunt, but it isn't exactly five-star.
  • A, it isn't blown to bits.
  • Honestly, it isn't like that.
  • Because it isn't a legal confession unless there's torture.
  • Maybe it isn't all bad news.
  • Dad, it isn't a competition.
  • If it isn't Ancient Mai's favorite leg breaker.
  • Like I said, it isn't pertinent.
  • Sometimes it isn't something he leaves behind, the clue.
  • No, it isn't in the briefcase.

Alternatives:

  • it's not
  • it is not
  • it isn't going to
  • it is not going to
  • it's going to

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