English Explanatory Dictionary

isn't

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Contraction of is + not (negative auxiliary).
noun
  1. Something or someone that is defined by the lack of the characteristic being discussed.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪz.ənt/ [ˈɪz.n̩t] /ˈɪn(t)/ en-us-isn't.ogg

Word forms

isn't idn't in't i'n isnae isn'ts

Etymology

From is + -n't.

Derived words

innit
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