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Definition -’s in American English

-’s short form

short form
1

a way of saying or writing "is" and "has. This is not often used in formal writing

Example

She's in the kitchen.

Example

John's gone out.

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2

the usual way of saying or writing "us" when you use it with "let" to make a suggestion

Example

Let's not tell him now - let's give him a surprise.

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3

a way of saying "does" in some questions, that many people consider to be incorrect

Example

How's that look?

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Definition -’s in American English

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