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are even not
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "are even not" is not correct and usable in written English.
It is not a standard construction and may confuse readers. Example: "They are even not aware of the changes happening around them."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Wiki
Alternative expressions(6)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
18 human-written examples
Although a previously developed defect detection program enables full automation of the testing process in a testing factory, numerous defective dies in recognized clusters are not picked out, or in some clusters are even not captured in certain circumstances.
Science
Our results suggest that SGB is appropriate to classify narcolepsy subtypes with a high accuracy, and it can consider mixture of clinical features on machine scale and learn to classify NT1 and NT2 by identifying the most important features that are even not part of the current classification criteria such as the mean REM sleep latency of MSLT (which indicates no circular reasoning).
Science & Research
Likewise, we noticed that SINE/non-Alus are even not associated with CI frequencies due to the insignificant P-value (P > 0.05).
Science
Some are even not taking new cases, as they are having to exorcise demons almost every day, as Vladimir Hernandez reports for BBC Newsnight.
News & Media
In some countries, location data, i.e., the base stations at which each call is made, have to remain confidential - some operators are even not allowed to use their own data for private research.
Science
Although their results seem to be a little out-dated and some are even not quite right, Stemme E. and Stemme G. are still two pioneers in the field.
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
42 human-written examples
The notion of individual was even not existent.
It was "Even Stevphen," not "Even Stephven".
News & Media
It was "Even Stevphen," not Stephven.
News & Media
She's not Marilyn Monroe, not even close.
News & Media
Qaddafi is not Hitler, not even Saddam.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Consider replacing the phrase entirely with a more emphatic negative like "are definitely not" or "are certainly not" for increased impact.
Common error
Avoid placing "even" between "are" and "not". The correct order is "are not even". This misalignment can lead to confusion and grammatical errors.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "are even not" functions as a negated copular verb phrase. However, its non-standard word order makes it grammatically questionable. According to Ludwig AI, the phrase is not correct and should be replaced with "are not even".
Frequent in
Science
35%
News & Media
41%
Wiki
6%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Social Media
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "are even not" appears in a variety of sources, it is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI advises against its usage, recommending the correct form "are not even". Though common, its use can detract from clarity. It appears most often in Science and News & Media contexts. For enhanced clarity and grammatical correctness, prefer the alternatives.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
are not even
Reorders the words to adhere to standard English grammar, placing 'not' before 'even'.
aren't even
Contraction of "are not even", for a less formal tone.
are still not
Replaces 'even' with 'still' to imply a continuing absence or lack of something.
are just not
Emphasizes the negation, suggesting something simply does not meet a requirement.
are definitely not
Substitutes 'even' with 'definitely' to emphasize the negation.
are certainly not
Uses 'certainly' instead of 'even' to strengthen the negation with assurance.
are absolutely not
Emphasizes the negation using 'absolutely' for stronger denial.
do not even
Uses auxiliary verb 'do' for emphasis or to form a negative construction where appropriate.
are in no way
Replaces the phrase with a more emphatic expression of negation.
are far from
Indicates a significant difference or distance from an expected state.
FAQs
What's the correct word order, "are even not" or "are not even"?
The correct word order is "are not even". The phrase "are even not" is grammatically incorrect.
What can I say instead of "are even not"?
Use "are not even" or other alternatives such as "are still not" or "are certainly not" depending on the intended meaning.
When is it appropriate to use "are not even"?
Use "are not even" when you want to negate something and emphasize that it doesn't reach a certain level or expectation. For example: "These results are not even close to what we expected".
How does "are not even" differ from "are not quite"?
"Are not even" indicates a complete absence or failure to reach a level, whereas "are not quite" suggests being close but still falling short. For example, "The project is not even finished" versus "The project is not quite finished".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
83%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested