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Definition aren’t in British English

aren’t short form

short form
/ɑː(r)nt/
1

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

Example

We aren't going to Spain this year.

Synonyms and related words
aren’t can’t couldn’t
2

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

Example

I'm looking thinner, aren't I?

Synonyms and related words
aren’t can’t couldn’t
Definition aren’t in British English