aren't

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

None

None

None

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?