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aren't

contraction \ ˈärnt , ˈär-ənt \

Definition of aren't

1 : are not
  • They aren't here yet.
2 : am not —used in questions
  • I'm right, aren't I?

First Known Use of aren't

1675

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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aren't

\ ˈärnt , ˈär-ənt \

Definition of aren't for Students

: are not

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