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"not really" is a set phrase, listed in dictionaries, expressing polite doubt, whereas "really not" is just "not" preceded by 'really' as an intensifier. These may be found in dictionaries. – Michael Harvey
by Lesley Frost (Author), Barbara Remington (Illustrator) 3.8 4 ratings. See all formats and editions. Language. English. Publisher. Devin Adair. Publication date. January 1, 1962.
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Mar 27, 2020 · #1. I'd say "when they're really not" or "when they really aren't". Here "really" modifies 'not'. They're definitely not. You could say "when they are not really." Here, "really" could modify " innocent, kind, etc." They are not particularly/ especially kind, etc. R. raymondaliasapollyon. Banned. Joined. Jan 13, 2019. Member Type.
The meaning of NOT REALLY is —used to say 'no' in a way that is not very forceful or definite. How to use not really in a sentence.
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May 12, 2020 · 3 Answers. Sorted by: 4. Good question - they have quite an opposite meaning to most English speakers. Saying " I really don't " makes your statement more emphatic. On the other hand, " I don't really " softens it somewhat, and makes it less emphatic! For example: I really don't like carrots.
'Not really' is less emphatic than 'no'. We usually use 'not really' when there are elements of truth in what we are disagreeing with - to mean something like 'not exactly'. However, it's not always clear because sometimes, we use 'not really' instead of 'no' because it sounds more diplomatic.
