What is another word for Ain't?

Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪnt] (IPA)

Ain't is a contraction of "am not", "is not" or "are not" and is considered non-standard English. Some synonyms for ain't include "isn't", "aren't", "am not", "wasn't", "weren't", "hasn't", and "haven't". These words are commonly used in standard English to avoid using the word "ain't". In some regions, "ain't" is considered more acceptable in casual spoken language and is used interchangeably with "doesn't", "don't" or "won't". However, in formal written English, "ain't" is rarely used, and it is considered non-standard and can make the writer sound uneducated.

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    • Verb, non-3rd person singular present
      AM.

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Usage examples for Ain't

Dat a long way off, Ain't it?
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
It Ain't movin' no more.
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
She Ain't afraid of me, I hope?
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Famous quotes with Ain't

  • Ain't no chance if you don't take it.
    Guy Clark
  • We are so arrogant, we forget that we are not the reason for evolution, we are not the point of evolution. We are part of evolution. Unfortunately, we believe that we've been created to dominate the planet, to dominate nature. Ain't true.
    Ted Danson
  • Ain't nobody making music to not be heard and the easiest way to be heard is to be on the radio, but you should never compromise who you are, your values or your morals.
    Talib Kweli
  • Ain't nothing but 10 grand. What's 10 grand to me?
    Randy Moss
  • Ain't no man can avoid being born average, but there Ain't no man got to be common.
    Satchel Paige

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