don't
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
do not (negative auxiliary).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Don't you think mom's awfully busy today?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
does not.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Used before an emphatic negative subject.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “don't” mean?
do not (negative auxiliary).
Is “don't” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.