SINCE 1828
aren't
contraction
\ ˈärnt
, ˈär-ənt
\
, 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?
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aren't
\ ˈärnt
, ˈär-ənt\
, ˈär-ənt\
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