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Meaning of isn't
The primary meaning of "isn't" is a contraction of "is not," used to indicate negation or the absence of something.
Etymology of isn't
The word "isn't" is a contraction of "is not," with "is" coming from Old English "is," which was the third person singular present tense of the verb "to be," and "not" coming from Old English "not," which was used to indicate negation
The contraction "isn't" has been in use since the 17th century, and is commonly used in informal writing and speech
Synonyms
Definitions
- Used to form the negative of the present tense of "be" in the third person singular, as in "he isn't coming"
- Used to form the negative of the present tense of other verbs, especially in informal contexts, as in "I isn't going" (although this usage is often considered nonstandard)
- Used to indicate that something is not the case or is untrue
Usage Examples
- He isn't coming to the party tonight
- She isn't feeling well, so she's staying home
- This cake isn't as delicious as I thought it would be
- The new policy isn't popular with the employees