isn't

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪzɨnt/

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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

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Contractions:

'm, 's, 're

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

   He isn't my brother. He is my uncle.

   It isn't raining; it's sunny.