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ain't

|ain't|

B2

/eɪnt/

informal negation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ain't' originates from English, specifically as a contraction of 'am not', 'is not', 'are not', 'has not', or 'have not'.

Historical Evolution

'ain't' evolved from the contraction of 'am not' and similar phrases in informal English usage.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it was used as a contraction for 'am not', but over time it evolved to include 'is not', 'are not', 'has not', and 'have not'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Auxiliary Verb 1

a contraction for 'am not', 'is not', 'are not', 'has not', or 'have not'.

I ain't going to the party.

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Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/07 05:06