Not Bad

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Pronunciation: /nɑt bæd/

Definitions of not bad

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'not bad' is an adjective phrase that describes the quality of something as being satisfactory or decent.

Example Sentences

A1 The weather is not bad today.

A2 I tried the new restaurant and the food was not bad.

B1 The movie we watched last night was not bad, I enjoyed it.

B2 The hotel we stayed at was not bad, the room was clean and comfortable.

C1 The presentation he gave was not bad, he covered all the important points.

C2 The performance of the team was not bad, they showed great teamwork and determination.

Examples of not bad in a Sentence

formal The performance of the stock market today was not bad considering the recent economic challenges.

informal The movie we watched last night was not bad, I actually enjoyed it.

slang The new restaurant in town is not bad, we should check it out sometime.

figurative His skills on the basketball court are not bad, he could definitely improve with more practice.

Grammatical Forms of not bad

past tense

was not bad

plural

are not bad

comparative

not worse

superlative

not the worst

present tense

is not bad

future tense

will not be bad

perfect tense

has not been bad

continuous tense

is not being bad

singular

is not bad

positive degree

good

infinitive

to not be bad

gerund

not being bad

participle

not bad

Origin and Evolution of not bad

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'not bad' originated as a colloquial expression in English.
Evolution of the word: Originally, 'not bad' was used to indicate something was satisfactory or acceptable. Over time, it evolved to convey a more positive connotation, often implying something is good or even impressive.