shouldn't
|should/n't|
A2
/ˈʃʊdənt/
(should not)
not advisable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shouldn't' originates from the contraction of 'should not', where 'should' is derived from Old English 'sceolde', meaning 'ought to'.
Historical Evolution
'should not' contracted into 'shouldn't' in modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'should' meant 'ought to', and the contraction 'shouldn't' has maintained the meaning of 'ought not to'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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