Amn’t

Pronunciation: /ˈæmənt/

Definitions of amn’t

verb a contraction of 'am not', used to indicate negation or refusal

Example Sentences

A1 I amn't hungry.

A2 She amn't going to the party.

B1 They amn't sure if they can come.

B2 He amn't interested in the project.

C1 The company's decision to expand globally amn't taken lightly.

C2 The professor amn't convinced by the student's argument.

Examples of amn’t in a Sentence

formal I amn't sure if I will be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.

informal I amn't really into horror movies, they scare me too much.

slang I amn't gonna let that stop me from having a good time.

figurative I amn't the same person I was before, I've grown and changed.

Grammatical Forms of amn’t

• past tense: wasn't
• present tense: amn't
• future tense: will not be
• perfect tense: have not been
• continuous tense: am not being
• singular: am not
• positive degree: am not
• infinitive: to not be
• gerund: not being
• participle: not been

Origin and Evolution of amn’t

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'amn’t' is a contraction of 'am not', formed in the English language through the process of contraction and elision.

Evolution of the word: The contraction 'amn’t' was commonly used in the 17th and 18th centuries as a contraction of 'am not'. Over time, the usage of 'amn’t' declined and it is now considered archaic or dialectal, with 'ain't' or 'aren't' being more commonly used in modern English.