neither vs both not

The phrases "neither" and "both not" are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. "Neither" is used to indicate not one or the other, while "both not" is not a common construction in English. It is more appropriate to use "neither" in situations where you are referring to two options that are not applicable.

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neither

The phrase "neither" is correct and commonly used in English to indicate not one or the other.

Use "neither" when you want to say that not one option is true or applicable. It is often used in negative sentences.

Examples:

Neither of the options is suitable for me.
I like neither coffee nor tea.

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There was neither angry wrestling nor tender kissing.
Somewhere neither wolves nor lions come prowling.
And neither consultation reached a definitive diagnosis.
And neither of us killed anyone.
Evidently, neither party was prepared for compromise.
However, neither can play with Windows players.
Somewhere neither wolves nor lions come prowling.
Little Byrnes, you find that neither is true.
I'm neither widowed nor divorced.
There is neither whiskey nor roulette.
The prosthesis belonged to neither victim.
Our first forefathers knew neither enemy nor ally.
Günter had neither the time nor materials.
I'm neither poor nor innocent.
Thank goodness neither of us was driving.
Disengagement is neither artful nor effective.
And neither of them died instantly.
I felt neither friendship nor sympathy for Kapff.
For example, neither males nor females consciously perceive human ovulation.
But I have neither appetite nor aptitude for leadership.

both not

The phrase "both not" is not a common construction in English. It is more appropriate to use other expressions to convey the intended meaning.

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So finally now we can both not talk about what we do at work.
This increase will only be partly offset by a sharp decline in compensation of employees and subsidies (both not substantiated in the programme).
So isn't it just a little bit weird that they're both not here?
Assuming... we're both not killed, I-I disappear.
Assuming we're both not killed? I disappear.
ÑÑóÑ I asked you both not to do this.
And I can promise you both not one penny will be cut from the education budget at all.
No, we are both not equally aware of my feelings.
And I can promise you both not one penny will be cut from the education budget at all.
You're both not fit to be good cops
We're both not getting any younger.
I need you both not to say anything to her until afterwards.
And why are you both not in school?
How long till they're both not breathing?
No, I only dated two girls in college... both blond, both not attractive.
How are you both not sweating?
Well, I'm pretty sure they're both not busy, Miz Sindell, since they're both me.
Now, are you both not similar to me?
And if you're both not over your exes, it's a perfect opportunity for closure.

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