don't
1 of 2contraction
ˈdōnt 
1
: do not
2
: does not
don't
2 of 2noun
: a command or entreaty not to do something
a list of dos and don'ts
Example Sentences
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Janell M. Hickman, SELF, 27 July 2022 The three drive modes—Normal, Sport, and Individual—don't really transform the Si. Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 12 May 2022 While fans of the show wait for news of Bridgerton season three—don't worry, Kate and Anthony will be returning—showrunner Chris Van Dusen is revealing new insight about season two. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 22 Apr. 2022 Biden's don't-trust-but-verify approach reflects deep American skepticism at Russian President Vladimir Putin's motives amid his monthlong invasion of Ukraine. Kevin Liptak, CNN, 29 Mar. 2022 Be yourself and be unique—don't ever let anyone put you in a box. Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 The raunchy, don't-try-this-at-home franchise began as a television series on MTV in 2000, spawning a big-screen iteration in 2002. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 4 Feb. 2022 The raunchy, don't-try-this-at-home franchise began as a television series on MTV in 2000, spawning a big-screen iteration in 2002. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 4 Feb. 2022 The raunchy, don't-try-this-at-home franchise began as a television series on MTV in 2000, spawning a big-screen iteration in 2002. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 4 Feb. 2022 See More
Noun
The number one thing that can keep you from the I-don't-need-makeup type of complexion is uneven skin tone. Janell M. Hickman, SELF, 27 July 2022 The three drive modes—Normal, Sport, and Individual—don't really transform the Si. Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 12 May 2022 While fans of the show wait for news of Bridgerton season three—don't worry, Kate and Anthony will be returning—showrunner Chris Van Dusen is revealing new insight about season two. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 22 Apr. 2022 Biden's don't-trust-but-verify approach reflects deep American skepticism at Russian President Vladimir Putin's motives amid his monthlong invasion of Ukraine. Kevin Liptak, CNN, 29 Mar. 2022 Be yourself and be unique—don't ever let anyone put you in a box. Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 The raunchy, don't-try-this-at-home franchise began as a television series on MTV in 2000, spawning a big-screen iteration in 2002. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 4 Feb. 2022 The raunchy, don't-try-this-at-home franchise began as a television series on MTV in 2000, spawning a big-screen iteration in 2002. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 4 Feb. 2022 The raunchy, don't-try-this-at-home franchise began as a television series on MTV in 2000, spawning a big-screen iteration in 2002. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 4 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Contraction
1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1894, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing don't
Kids Definition
don't
ˈdōnt
: do not
- come with the territory
- come within sight of
- come within sight of something
- come-all-ye
- come-all-ye's
- come-all-you
- come-all-you's
- come-along
- come-at-able
- come-by-chance
- come-hither
- come-o'-will
- come-of-will
- come-on
- come-ons
- come-outer
- come-outers
- come-to-je
- come-to-Jesus moment
- come-to-jesus moments
- come/crawl out of the woodwork
- come/fall apart at the seams
- come/follow close/hard/hot on something's heels
- come/follow close/hard/hot on the heels of (something)
- come/get to the point