Not going to school vs Not coming to school

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Not going to school' is used when referring to the action of attending school, while 'not coming to school' is used when referring to physically being present at the school. They are not directly comparable as they convey different meanings.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 784 views

Not going to school

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the action of attending school.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is not attending school or not planning to attend school.

Examples:

I am not going to school today because I am feeling sick.
She is not going to school next week due to a family trip.
Not going to school on Fridays is a tradition for some students.
He is not going to school anymore because he graduated.
Why are you not going to school tomorrow?

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No, I'm not going to school.
Come eat. I am not going to school with my hair like this.
He's not going to school though.
She's been in there all weekend and now she's not going to school.
And there is a law against not going to school.
You can't just reward him for not going to school.
That's weird, not going to school.
No, I am not going to school with a big open wound.
Ricky, I'm not going to school in New York.
I'm not going driving, and I'm not going to school.
Obviously, I'm not going to school if I'm in bed, am I?
I'm not going to school, Daddy.
You're not going to school in Hawaii.
You're not going to school in that.
He's not going to school with my daughter.
You're the one not going to school.
He's not going to school with my daughter.
- No, we're not going to school.
I'm not going to school any more, if I'll become Taro's servant.
I'm not going to school any more, if I'll become Taro's servant.

Alternatives:

not attending school
not going to class
not going to school today
not going to school tomorrow
not going to school next week

Not coming to school

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to physically being present at the school.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is not physically present at the school, even if they may be attending school remotely.

Examples:

She is not coming to school today because she has a doctor's appointment.
Why are you not coming to school tomorrow?
He is not coming to school next week due to a school trip.
Not coming to school on Fridays is common for some students.
I am not coming to school anymore because I graduated.

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Teacher, Hongyeon's not coming to school ever.
Then the neighbor's child tells me Qassem is not coming to school.
You're not coming to school?
I think so. Firstly, Kikukawa is not coming to school.
He's not coming back to school until his service.
She's not coming back to school here, ben.
He's not coming to your high school to be interrogated By a bunch of pimple-faced teenagers.
She may not be coming back to school next year.
You must have a parent with you if you're not coming back to the school.
I wish you were coming to school with me.
Eun Sang won't be coming to school tomorrow.
He's coming to school here.
And this little boy has been coming to school for five years.
Some kids coming to school without notebook.
There are children coming to school and we do not believe in Christianity.
How about you coming to school?
I'm sorry for coming to school.
Always coming to school with Shang...
Jennifer's coming to school, she isn't a disciplinary problem, and she enjoys band class a great deal.
DP: This is just a cool shot, because this is students coming to school after class.

Alternatives:

not attending school
not showing up for school
not being present at school
not coming to class
not coming to school today

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Not going to school vs Not coming to school