don't
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/doʊnt/
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/dəʊnt/
(do not)
negation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'don't' originates from English, specifically as a contraction of 'do not'.
Historical Evolution
'do not' contracted into 'don't' in modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'do not', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39