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Dont

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

Definition

Don't is a contraction of do not and is used to tell someone not to do something or to say that something is not true.

Synonyms & similar words

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Informal

don't

Antonyms

do will shall should must ought to

Common collocations

  • don't worry
  • don't know
  • don't care
  • don't like
  • don't want
  • don't have
  • don't need
  • don't understand

Usage note

Don't is a contraction of 'do not'. It is commonly used in informal speech and writing. Avoid using contractions in very formal academic or professional contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Don't forget to brush your teeth in the morning.
  2. You don't have to eat your vegetables, but they are good for you.
  3. Don't run in the house, you might trip and fall.
  4. I don't like scary movies, they give me nightmares.
  5. Don't be late for school, the bell rings at 8:00.

Quotes

  • Don't let yesterday take up too much of today. - Will Rogers
  • Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. - Dr. Seuss
  • Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. - Robert Louis Stevenson

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