Isn't

Quick meaning: Isn't is a verb meaning Contraction of is + not (negative auxiliary).

Meaning

Contraction of is + not (negative auxiliary).

More Meanings

1. (colloquial, nonstandard) Something or someone that is defined by the lack of the characteristic being discussed.

Example Sentences

Nice day, isn't it?

I suppose she's hungry, isn't she?

The most obvious recommendations for Joe Biden are a succession of “isn’ts.” He isn’t Donald Trump. He isn’t Bernie Sanders. He isn’t angry, bigoted, cruel, demagogic, erratic, frightening or gross. He isn’t going to drive Americans to distraction or the country into a ditch.

As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time.

Word Forms

• isnae
• isn'ts

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