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ain't
[ eynt ]
- Nonstandard except in some dialects. contraction of am not; are not; is not.
- Nonstandard. contraction of have not; has not; do not; does not; did not.
ain't
/ eɪnt /
contraction of
- am not, is not, are not, have not, or has not
I ain't seen it
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Usage Note
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
The effect of Kate 'aint so great, says Whistles CEO Jane Shepherdson, who sat down for a chat with website Business of Fashion.
Somehow, we feel this is one announcement that 'aint gonna get much coverage.
I aint sayin nothing about putting you out, though your mother aint as sure pay as some others.
Poor folks aint no business to have finicky idees, or tastes, he declared.
Of course, it aint a question of love, he said more quietly, as he felt himself fortified behind a cloud of fragrant smoke.
Look here, he said roughly; youve got no right to act this way—youre about to be married, too—it aint right, Myrtle.
He aint never see Mr. Man, Mr. Lion aint, en he dunner w'at he look lak, but he go on todes de new groun'.
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Is Ain't A Word?
And is ain't in the dictionary?
Ain’t is not listed as a standard word in this dictionary, meaning that language users don’t view it as an accepted word and don’t use it regularly with a standard meaning. Instead, ain’t is viewed as an informal contraction of am not, are not, or is not.
An informal contraction is a term used in informal situations but not recognized as acceptable by most language users. You wouldn’t use ain’t in formal or semiformal situations, but you might use it among your friends, especially for humorous effect.
Note: Just because a word isn’t considered a standard word in the dictionary doesn’t necessarily mean it’s “not a word.” Some people may use it, and if enough people start using it regularly, it may be added to the dictionary.
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