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Definition aren’t in American English

aren’t short form

short form
/ɑrnt/
1

the usual way of saying or writing "are not." This is not often used in formal writing.

Example

We aren't going to Florida this year.

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2

the usual way of saying or writing "am not" in questions

Example

I'm looking thinner, aren't I?

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Definition aren’t in American English