Pronunciation: /aɪm nɑt ˈbiɪŋ ˈfʌni (bʌt)/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I’m not being funny, but can you pass me the salt?
A2 I’m not being funny, but I think we should leave early to avoid traffic.
B1 I’m not being funny, but I believe we should reconsider our approach.
B2 I’m not being funny, but I have serious concerns about the project timeline.
C1 I’m not being funny, but I have reservations about the company's financial stability.
C2 I’m not being funny, but I question the validity of the research findings.
verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being
A1 I'm not being funny, but I don't like spicy food.
A2 I'm not being funny, but I need to leave early today.
B1 I'm not being funny, but I think we should consider a different approach.
B2 I'm not being funny, but I believe we need to address this issue immediately.
C1 I'm not being funny, but I have serious concerns about the project's timeline.
C2 I'm not being funny, but I have reservations about the new company policy.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
A1 I'm not being funny, but I really like pizza.
A2 I'm not being funny, but I think we should study for the exam.
B1 I'm not being funny, but I believe we need to address this issue immediately.
B2 I'm not being funny, but I have a strong feeling that something is not right.
C1 I'm not being funny, but I have serious concerns about the company's financial stability.
C2 I'm not being funny, but I have a deep conviction that we need to take action now.
adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb
A1 I'm not being funny, but I really don't understand this lesson.
A2 I'm not being funny, but I think you should double-check your work.
B1 I'm not being funny, but I believe there is a mistake in this report.
B2 I'm not being funny, but I have a suggestion for improving the project.
C1 I'm not being funny, but I have some reservations about the new strategy.
C2 I'm not being funny, but I think we need to reconsider our approach to this problem.
pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun
A1 I'm not being funny, but can you please pass me the salt?
A2 I'm not being funny, but I think we should leave early to avoid traffic.
B1 I'm not being funny, but I don't think this is the right way to solve the problem.
B2 I'm not being funny, but I believe we should reconsider our approach.
C1 I'm not being funny, but I have serious concerns about the project's timeline.
C2 I'm not being funny, but I think we need to completely rethink our strategy.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
A1 I’m not being funny, but I don't understand this lesson.
A2 I’m not being funny, but I think we should study more for the exam.
B1 I’m not being funny, but I believe we need to improve our communication skills.
B2 I’m not being funny, but I feel like we should reconsider our approach to this project.
C1 I’m not being funny, but I have some serious concerns about the company's future.
C2 I’m not being funny, but I have to say that I disagree with the decision that was made.
conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses
A1 I'm not being funny, but I really don't like broccoli.
A2 I'm not being funny, but I think we should leave early to avoid traffic.
B1 I'm not being funny, but I believe we should reconsider our approach.
B2 I'm not being funny, but I have serious doubts about his ability to lead the team.
C1 I'm not being funny, but I question the validity of their research findings.
C2 I'm not being funny, but I find it hard to believe that she didn't know about the situation.
article a word that specifies and limits a noun
A1 I'm not being funny, but I really don't like broccoli.
A2 I'm not being funny, but I think we should study for the exam together.
B1 I'm not being funny, but I believe we need to address this issue as a team.
B2 I'm not being funny, but I have some serious concerns about the new project plan.
C1 I'm not being funny, but I think we need to reconsider our approach to marketing.
C2 I'm not being funny, but I have some reservations about the company's financial strategy.
formal I'm not being funny, but your presentation could use some improvement in terms of structure and content.
informal I'm not being funny, but your new haircut is not really flattering.
slang I'm not being funny, but your taste in music is seriously questionable.
figurative I'm not being funny, but your excuses are getting old and it's time to take responsibility for your actions.
was not being funny
we're not being funny
not being funnier
not being funniest
am not being funny
will not be being funny
have not been being funny
am not being funny
I'm not being funny
not being funny
to not be funny
not being funny
not being funny