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DOUBLE NEGATIVE

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the phrase Double Negative.

Double Negative - as a noun

An affirmative constructed from two negatives

Example: "Double negative such as 'a not unwelcome outcome'"

A grammatically substandard but emphatic negative

Example: "Double negative such as 'i don't never go'"

Example Sentences

"Using a double negative in a sentence can create confusion."
"Avoiding a double negative will make your sentence clearer."
"In standard English, double negatives are considered grammatically incorrect."
"The sentence 'I don't need no help' contains a double negative."
"She didn't say nothing about the party, which is a double negative."
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