of course not

interjection
UK: /ɒv kɔːs nɒt/
US: /ʌv kɔːrs nɑːt/

  1. Used to strongly say 'no' or to emphasize that something is definitely not true or possible.

    1. "Are you serious?" "Of course not!" [ ] [ ]
    2. "Do you think I would lie to you?" "Of course not, I trust you completely." [ ] [ ]

  2. An emphatic way of denying a suggestion or possibility.

    1. "Were you planning to tell her?" "Of course not, it's a secret." [ ] [ ]
    2. "Did you think I'd forget your birthday?" "Of course not, you're my best friend!" [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

certainly not not at all never

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "of course not" in English means: Used to strongly say 'no' or to emphasize that something is definitely not true or possible., An emphatic way of denying a suggestion or possibility..

The phonetic transcription of "of course not" is /ɒv kɔːs nɒt/ in British English and /ʌv kɔːrs nɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "of course not": certainly not, not at all, never.

Example usage of "of course not": ""Are you serious?" "Of course not!"". More examples on the page.