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Didn

Verb Another word for didn — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

contraction of did not

Synonyms & similar words

wasn't weren't hadn't hasn't haven't cannot daren't needn't won't ain't isn't

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Informal

couldn't wasn't able to can't

Antonyms

could might may possibly perhaps

Common collocations

  • didn't know
  • didn't want
  • didn't think
  • didn't see
  • didn't go
  • didn't have
  • didn't say

Word family

verb do

Usage note

Didn't is the contraction of 'did not'. It is used in the past tense to indicate a negative action or state. It is common in both spoken and written English.

Example sentences

  1. I didn't finish my homework.
  2. She didn't come to the party.
  3. We didn't win the game.
  4. The dog didn't bark at the mailman.
  5. He didn't like the taste of the soup.

Quotes

  • I didn't fail the test. I just found 100 ways to do it wrong. – Benjamin Franklin
  • I didn't get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it. – Estée Lauder
  • I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it. – Mark Twain

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