don't

Meanings

• Auxiliary verb

  Refusal or negation of an action or request.

  - "I don't smoke."
  - "She doesn't want to go."
  - "They don't believe in magic."

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Pronunciation

1. /doʊnt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

do

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with don't
won't , wont , mount , fount , haunt , want , haunt , front , mount , account , count

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Variants

List of all variants of don't that leads to same result
don't , don'ts , don't ask , don't ask me , don't even think about (doing) it , don't even think about doing it , don't even think about it , don't give me that , don't have a clue , haven't a clue , don't have all day , haven't got all day , don't I know it , don't knock it until you've tried it

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally 'do not', from Old English 'don' meaning 'to do' + 'not'.

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Trivia

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1. The negative form 'don't' is used more frequently than the positive form 'do' in the English language.

2. In British English, 'don't' is sometimes pronounced as 'dunna'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Negation: A linguistic expression used to deny or reverse the meaning of a sentence, phrase or clause.

2. Modal Verbs: Auxiliary verbs used to express possibility, necessity, or permission.

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Culture

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In literature, 'don't' is often used to express hesitation, denial, or refusal. In music, the phrase 'don't stop' is commonly used in dance music.

How to Memorize "don't"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red stop sign with the word 'Don't' written on it. Visualize yourself making a crossing sign with your arms when you say 'don't'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'don't' with the idea of stopping or preventing an action.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Don't' stands for 'Do Nothing' to remember the meaning.

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