negative sentence
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In grammar, a negative is a word or construction that denies or contradicts something. This can be a single word like "no" or "not," or a more complex phrase. Auxiliary verbs, such as "do," are often used to form negative sentences, for example, "I do not want." A "double negative" uses two negative words in the same clause, which is typically considered nonstandard and results in a negative meaning, such as "I didn't hear nothing." Negatives can also refer to a refusal, a drawback, or a photographic image.123
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