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Of course, not. vs Of course not.

Both "of course, not." and "of course not." are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first one, "of course, not.", is used when you want to emphasize the negation, while the second one, "of course not.", is a more common and natural way to express disagreement or disbelief.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 910 views

Of course, not.

This phrase is correct and can be used to emphasize the negation in a statement.

This phrase is used when you want to strongly emphasize that something is not the case. It is a less common way to express disagreement or disbelief.

Examples:

A: Are you going to the party tonight? B: Of course, not. I have other plans.
Of course, not. I would never do such a thing.
Of course, not. That's not what I meant at all.

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At the reservation, of course, not here.
This is, of course, not true.
I mean Rufus, of course, not Bart.
That is, of course, not necessarily true.
The painter of course, not the murderer.
But of course, it's not.
Except, but of course, not you, Eleanor.
I'm doing it for him, of course, not me.
Both parties in the conflict must be convinced that violence is, of course, not the solution.
I must state clearly at this point that vaccines are, of course, not freely available.
We're both acting like everything's fine but, of course, it's not.
And of course, they have not.
Just stand behind me and look satisfied, like you've actually accomplished something, which, of course, you did not.
Who, of course, is not here.
Who, of course, is not here.
History, of course, did not end.
That, of course, is not true.
Of course sir, not necessary.
Of course sir, not necassary.
Of course not, not true.

Alternatives:

Absolutely not.
Definitely not.
Certainly not.
No way.
Not at all.

Of course not.

This phrase is correct and is a more common way to express disagreement or disbelief.

This phrase is a natural way to express disagreement or disbelief in a statement. It is commonly used in everyday conversations.

Examples:

A: Do you think I would lie to you? B: Of course not.
Of course not. That's not what I meant.
Of course not. I trust you completely.

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Will you like all your children? Of course not.
Now, do we think women are more aggressive than men? Of course not.
Of course not. I've surrendered.
Of course not. Didn't make this comeback for nothing.
Did they trust me? Of course not.
Of course not. I'm married.
Of course not. I had it remodeled.
Of course not. I told you.
Of course not. it was an accident.
Of course not. It's Christmas.
Of course not. I like getting advice.
Of course not. I was merely reaching around you, trying to fix your hair.
Of course not. I just want to be ready.
Of course not. I wouldn't do that.
Of course not. I get this all the time.
Of course not. It's in my waistcoat pocket.
No, carino. Of course not.
Of course not. I stick to story. Always.
Of course not. That's not the issue.
Of course not. I could tell.

Alternatives:

No, not at all.
Absolutely not.
Definitely not.
Certainly not.
No way.

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