aren't

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɑːnt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɑr(ə)nt/

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• Homophone: aunt

Verb

Plain form be

Present am, is, are

Past was, were

Past participle been

Present participle being

Negatives:

None, isn't, aren't

wasn't, weren't

None

None

Contractions:

'm, 's, 're

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None

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1. (auxiliary) (linking) The negative form of are; are not.
   • Synonym: ain't
   • Antonym: are

   They aren't very happy.

   John and Mary aren't playing.

   Aren't you all hungry?

   Aren't I invited?