Mustn't
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmʌs.n̩t/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Mustn't is a verb meaning (uncommon) Must not (negative auxiliary); used to indicate that something is forbidden or, in a tag question, that something is not necessary.
Meaning
(uncommon) Must not (negative auxiliary); used to indicate that something is forbidden or, in a tag question, that something is not necessary.
Example Sentences
We must go, mustn't we?
You mustn't blame yourself for this tragedy.
Look, we mustn't mistake ourselves for regular people. We're artists.
1906, Edith Nesbit, The Railway Children, Chapter 4: The engine-burglar, "Now, listen," said Mother; "it's quite true that we're poor, but we have enough to live on. You mustn't go telling everyone about our affairs--it's not right. And you must never, never, never ask strangers to give you things. Now always remember that--won't you?"
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include negative, need not, never, shut up, don't, neva.
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