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non

adv. degree
B1 Intermediate US //ˈnɑn// UK //nˈɒn// non Archaic Dialect Slang

adv. not at all or not in any way. You use it to emphasize that something is definitely not true.

adv. not at all; in no way. Used as a marker of negation, often for emphasis in specific regional dialects or informal speech.


SIMPLE

I'm non too happy about this.

CONTEXTUAL

He was non too pleased when he found out his flight was delayed by four hours.

COMPLEX

The local residents were non too impressed by the developer's vague promises of community investment, sensing that the project would only benefit wealthy outsiders.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used before 'too' followed by an adjective to create a negative emphasis.

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