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Why some people use not instead of zero?
I'm curious about something. Why do some people use "not" instead of "zero"? For example, saying "I have not seen that movie" instead of "I have seen zero movies."
That's a great question! I believe it has to do with the way our brains process information. Using "not" implies that the item or action being discussed exists or has happened, but the person simply hasn't experienced it or doesn't have it. Using "zero" implies that the item or action doesn't exist at all. It's a subtle distinction, but it can affect how we perceive and communicate about things.