not at all vs none at all

Both 'not at all' and 'none at all' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Not at all' is commonly used to express negation or disagreement, while 'none at all' is used to emphasize the absence of something. Therefore, the choice between the two depends on the intended meaning in the sentence.

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not at all

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express negation or disagreement.

Use 'not at all' to indicate a strong negation or disagreement in response to a statement or question.

Examples:

A: Are you tired? B: Not at all, I'm full of energy.
I don't mind at all.
She is not at all interested in the proposal.

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6 days ago ... not at all definition: 1. used as a polite reply after someone has thanked you: 2. used to say "no" or "not" strongly…. Learn more.
6 days ago ... not at all meaning: 1. used as a polite reply after someone has thanked you: 2. used to say "no" or "not" strongly…. Learn more.
Ancient DNA: do it right or not at all. Science. 2000 Aug 18;289(5482):1139. doi: 10.1126/science.289.5482.1139b. Authors. A Cooper, H N Poinar.
The meaning of NOT AT ALL is —sometimes used as a polite response after an expression of appreciation or thanks. How to use not at all in a sentence.

Alternatives:

absolutely not
definitely not
certainly not
by no means
not in the slightest

none at all

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday language. It is used to emphasize the complete absence of something.

Use 'none at all' to emphasize that there is absolutely no amount or quantity of something.

Examples:

There is none at all left in the jar.
I have none at all to give you.
She has none at all of the required skills.

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Hello, Could you help me to differentiate the following expressions: none at all, nothing at all, not at all?
Apr 25, 2007 ... A logged forest in Borneo is better than none at all ... We welcome your encouragement for integrating conservation with other land use in Borneo ...
Craft beer is polarizing: More drinkers want high ABV or none at all. By Kate Bernot. August 4, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. (María Alconada Brooks/The Washington ...

Alternatives:

not any at all
zero at all
absolutely none
no amount whatsoever
completely lacking

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