isn't (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈɪznt/
Definition
A contraction of 'is not', used to indicate the negative form of the verb 'to be' in the third person singular present tense.
Examples
The weather isn't very good today, so we should stay inside.
He isn't coming to the party because he has other plans.
That isn't what I meant when I said we should talk.
How to Use isn't
- isn't it? (idiom)
- Used as a tag question to seek agreement or confirmation. — "It's a beautiful day, isn't it?"
- isn't that right? (idiom)
- Used to ask for confirmation, often with a slight challenge or expectation of agreement. — "You were supposed to finish the report by noon, isn't that right?"
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