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not the case

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

Used to show that an anterior explanation does not apply or does not adequately describe the situation.

not-comparable

Equivalents

日本語然に非ず
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हिन्दीकहाँथोड़ा

Examples

“Many people think⟳ teens who play⟳ violent video games are at an increased risk⟳ of becoming a violent criminal, especially a murderer, but scientific studies debunk this and indicate⟳ that this is not the case.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

not up not wise not with the program not worth a brass farthing not worth a Continental not worth a cress

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