aren't
/ɑːnt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
are not (negative auxiliary)
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A contraction of “am not”, used e.g. in the construction "aren’t I?"
VerbRegister: colloquial
Examples
I’m a nasty-tempered dog if any one tries to take my bone away; aren’t I, my sons?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “aren't” mean?
are not (negative auxiliary)
Is “aren't” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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