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What does of course not mean in a sentence?

When someone asks if you did something wrong, answering with, "Of course not!" is a very strong way to say that something is not true. OK, the last use we’ll explore today for “of course” is a way to show that something is not surprising. Unlike the others, this use is not a response.

How do you use but of course in a sentence?

“But of course” is used at the start or in the middle of a sentence to indicate that the following clause was obvious. Whether the person already knows the answer or we’re belittling their intelligence, we use “but of course” to show that an answer was clear.

Can we use “of course not” to answer a request?

But we can also use “of course not” to answer a request. This only works when the request uses the wording “Do you mind…?” or “Would you mind…” Have a listen:

Is it impolite to say “Of course”?

But a few can be considered impolite. So, be careful. You would, of course, want to avoid those. On this Everyday Grammar program, I will talk about good and bad uses for the expression “of course.”

What does "of course" mean?

To show agreement. Another use of “of course” is a way of showing interest in and agreement with what someone else is saying, so it is polite. It can also show sympathy for another person. Listen to this exchange between parents: This is the third physics tutor who has not been helpful to my son.

What is the movie Love of Course about?

But when she gets a job planning the school’s Harvest Festival event, she falls in love with Noah Ferris, a professor. The film title tells us that Amy accepts the idea of falling in love.

Is "of course not" a negative word?

Now, let’s talk about the term “of course not.” It is the normal negative form of “of course.” We can use it to say “no” in a way that shows we are certain or “yes” to a polite request.