Lernwerd

n't

Contraction

A shortened form of two or more words, with omitted letters usually marked by an apostrophe.

informal

Note for n't

Mnemonics, your own examples, reminders…

Definitions

  1. 1.not(colloquial)

    • The only reply is that we did n't. That is the irrefragable fact. We did n't.
    • Will n't ye gie us a bit o' time ?, Will n't ye consent to mak' your changes rather more slowly?

Frequency

Overall

Very common· #20

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Very common
General reading & writing
Very common
Academic
Rare
Literature
Common

Etymology

Contraction of not.

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