<< return to list of rules

Rule "Double negative (e.g., 'not... nothing' instead of 'not... anything')"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description:	Double negative (e.g., 'not... nothing' instead of 'not... anything')
	By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message:	This phrase contains a double negative, or a comma may be missing.
Category:	Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	I didn't see nothing. ... but there wasn’t nobody in the office.
Correct sentences for comparison:	I didn’t see anything. I couldn’t say no to Tom. I couldn’t accept no for an answer. I haven't said no yet. I'm not taking no for an answer. Tom didn't like not having enough money. I can't believe nobody came to your party. She did not mind not being allowed to cook.
ID:	DOUBLE_NEGATIVE [13]
Version:	6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)