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Term: ain't

Definition:

Ain't is a contraction of "am not," "is not," "are not," "have not," or "has not." It is widely used in informal speech and writing to convey negation or refusal.

Part of Speech:

Contraction

Usage:

Ain't is typically used in informal or colloquial settings and may not be accepted as grammatically correct in formal writing. It is commonly employed in certain dialects or regional variations of English.

Senses:

Sense 1: Contraction of "am not"
Sample Sentence: I ain't going to the party tonight.

Sense 2: Contraction of "is not"
Sample Sentence: He ain't interested in the job offer.

Sense 3: Contraction of "are not"
Sample Sentence: They ain't coming with us on the trip.

Sense 4: Contraction of "have not"
Sample Sentence: I ain't seen him in ages.

Sense 5: Contraction of "has not"
Sample Sentence: She ain't finished her homework yet.

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