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English

doesn't

|does-n't|

A2

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/ˈdʌzənt/

🇬🇧

/ˈdʌz(ə)nt/

(do)

completed

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
dodoesdiddonedoingdo's
Etymology
Etymology Information

'doesn't' originates from English, specifically the contraction of 'does not', where 'does' is the third person singular form of 'do' and 'not' is a negation.

Historical Evolution

'does not' contracted into 'doesn't' in modern English to simplify speech and writing.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it was used as 'does not', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Auxiliary Verb 1

contraction of 'does not', used to form negative sentences in the present simple tense.

He doesn't like coffee.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35