Difference in Usage – ‘I’ve Not’ vs. ‘I Haven’t’ Preferences

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I sometimes see teens type:

I've not…

Instead of typing:

I haven't…

What can you say about it?

Best Answer

As has been already stated, they are both contractions of "I have not," and neither is incorrect. In the USA, I would say that "I haven't" is far more commonly heard. The use of "I've not" sounds a bit more proper and old-fashioned.

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