Aren't Definition

ärnt, ärənt
contraction
Are not.
Webster's New World
Am not.
I'm helping you, aren't I?
Webster's New World

Contraction of are not.

Wiktionary

(colloquial) Spelling replacement of the homonym an’t, a contraction of “am not”, used e.g. in the construction aren’t I?

Wiktionary

Origin of Aren't

  • are +‎ -n’t

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Aren't Sentence Examples

  • Aren't you getting hungry?

  • And don't tell me you aren't playing house with him.

  • Why aren't you serving in the army?

  • Tell me the truth now, aren't you enjoying the ride?

  • I'm here, aren't I?

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