to not do anything vs to do not do anything

Both phrases are not commonly used in English. The correct form is "not to do anything." The placement of the word "not" before the infinitive verb is the standard structure in English.

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to not do anything

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

The correct form is "not to do anything." The word "not" should be placed before the infinitive verb.

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You're just happy to not do anything?
Just thought I'd remind you to not do anything you'll regret.
As you know, our goal at Washington Redskins, is to not do anything, and make money not doing it.
I want you to not do anything rash, or people could get hurt.
Is it better just to not do anything?
Don't you think it's a waste to not do anything?

Alternatives:

not to do anything
to do nothing
to refrain from doing anything
to avoid doing anything
to abstain from doing anything

to do not do anything

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

The correct form is "not to do anything." The word "not" should be placed before the infinitive verb.

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And the government agreed to do that and not do anything else, and focus our energy on that.
I want to be sure they do not do anything to him.
We are torn between trust and mistrust of industry's knowledge and also its willingness to be decisive in making things happen that may only be burdens to it and do not do anything for industry's profits.
People will do anything to alleviate their anxiety.
You do anything for your family.
Paramedics couldn't do anything about John.
You'll do anything for him.
- That won't do anything.
- Ginger didn't do anything wrong.
You didn't do anything to me.
These people can't do anything...
The law says we mustn't do anything.
They'll do anything for power.
Heather said she would do anything for Caitlin.
Les. Tony didn't do anything.
I never made Hansel do anything.
I can do anything in three keystrokes.
This government can't do anything right.
We both know blind people do anything and...
I didn't do anything to hurt yet...

Alternatives:

not to do anything
to do nothing
to refrain from doing anything
to avoid doing anything
to abstain from doing anything

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to not do anything vs to do not do anything