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not being vs being not

Both "not being" and "being not" are correct, but one is more common than the other. "Not being" is more commonly used and is the standard word order in English. On the other hand, "being not" is less common and tends to be used for emphasis or in formal writing.

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Last updated: October 09, 2024 • 14403 views

not being

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase "not being" is the standard word order in English and is used to negate the action of being. It is commonly used in everyday language.

Examples:

I am not being rude, I am just being honest.
Not being able to attend the meeting, she sent her apologies.
He is not being very cooperative today.

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Last updated: November 11, 2024

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Alternatives:

not existing
not happening
not occurring
not taking place
not appearing

being not

This phrase is correct but less common in everyday language.

"Being not" is less common and tends to be used for emphasis or in formal writing. It can be used to give more weight to the negation of the state of being.

Examples:

Being not a native speaker, he struggled with the language.
Being not a fan of horror movies, she decided not to watch the film.
Being not a doctor, he couldn't offer medical advice.

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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Aug 11, 2010 ... 2. Being not retired from work, she is still making money. Which is correct? :-D.
Jan 30, 2010 ... Hi, Question: 1) any difference (in term of meaning) between "not being and being not"? 2) which form of sentence is more common?
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Alternatives:

not being
not existing
not happening
not occurring
not taking place

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