Xor vs. Not — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Xor and Not
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Definitions
Xor
A logical operator that returns a true value if one, but not both, of its operands is true. Also called exclusive OR.
Not
A logical operator that returns a false value if the operand is true and a true value if the operand is false.
Xor
The logic function exclusive OR (as opposed to inclusive OR), whose output is true only when exactly one of its inputs is true.
Not
In no way; to no degree. Used to express negation, denial, refusal, or prohibition
I will not go. You may not have any.
Xor
(rare) Or (but not both).
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Not
Negates the meaning of the modified verb.
‘Do they know?’ ‘I believe not’ (formal)
Did you take out the trash? No, I did not.
Not knowing any better, I went ahead.
Not
To no degree.
That is not red; it's green.
It's not you, it's me.
Not
Used to indicate the opposite or near opposite, often in a form of understatement.
That day was not the best day of my life. (meaning the day was bad or awful)
It was not my favorite movie of all time. (meaning the speaker dislikes or strongly dislikes the movie)
In the not too distant future my view on the matter might be not a million miles away from yours.
Not
And not.
I wanted a plate of shrimp, not a bucket of chicken.
He painted the car blue and black, not solid purple.
Not
(slang) Used to indicate that the previous phrase was meant sarcastically or ironically.
I really like hanging out with my little brother watching Barney
… not!
Sure, you’re perfect the way you are
… not!
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Not
Wot not; know not; knows not.
Not
Shorn; shaven.
Not
A word used to express negation, prohibition, denial, or refusal.
Not one word spake he more than was need.
Thou shalt not steal.
Thine eyes are upon me, and I am not.
The question is, may I do it, or may I not do it?
Not
Negation of a word or group of words;
He does not speak French
She is not going
They are not friends
Not many
Not much
Not at all
