What is the difference between fate and if not

Sometimes, we have doubts when writing some words correctly, since their meaning varies according to how we write them. That is why we must pay special attention not to make spelling mistakes . In this article, we explain in more detail what is the difference between yes and no.

if not

When writing "but" as a single word, we can be referring to two things:

  • Noun that can be used as a synonym of "destiny". Example: His fate was to live far from here.
  • Adversative conjunction to oppose concepts, to express exception or used as a synonym of "only". Example: I did not tell him to come, but to stay at home. // I do not ask you but to give him a chance.

if not

On the other hand, when we write " if not ", it is two words: the conjunction "if" and the adverb of negation "no".

On many occasions, sentences with this expression are usually in conditional and used as a warning or threat. Example: If you do not do homework, you will not go out to play.