THE INFINITIVE

NEGATIVE INFINITIVE

To form the negative infinitive, place not before the to- or zero infinitive:
e.g. not to worry:

It's hard not to worry about exams.

Examples:

• I decided not to go to London.
• He asked me not to be late.
• Elephants ought not to marry mice.
• You'd better not smile at the crocodile.
• I'd rather not eat meat.