not that

adverb
UK: /nɒt ðæt/
US: /nɑːt ðæt/

  1. Used to introduce a statement that weakens or contrasts with a previous statement.

    1. I like the color, not that I'll buy it. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's skilled, not that it makes her arrogant at all towards anyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to express that something is not important or relevant.

    1. It's raining, not that we planned to go outside anyway. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's late, not that I expected him to be on time for anything really. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

although though however but
not that adjective

  1. Used to indicate that something is not very good or desirable.

    1. The movie wasn't that good, not that I expected it to be Oscar-worthy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The food wasn't that great, not that I'm complaining about it too much now. [ ] [ ]
not that interjection

  1. Used to show lack of enthusiasm or agreement.

    1. “Are you coming?” “Not that I want to go to this place at all.” [ ] [ ]
    2. “Do you like it?” “Not that I'm a big fan, even a little bit, to be honest.” [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "not that" in English means: Used to introduce a statement that weakens or contrasts with a previous statement., Used to express that something is not important or relevant..

The phonetic transcription of "not that" is /nɒt ðæt/ in British English and /nɑːt ðæt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "not that": although, though, however, but.

Example usage of "not that": "I like the color, not that I'll buy it.". More examples on the page.