doesn't

American  

[duhz-uhnt] / ˈdʌz ənt /

1. contraction of does not.

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Pronunciation

See isn't.

Usage

See contraction.

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Example Sentences

Today’s negative narrative around the feasibility of the American dream doesn’t match what most Americans believe about their own lives and prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal

To them, awareness of the microshifts in culture doesn’t equate to being cool.

From The Wall Street Journal

The good news is that thoughtful packaging doesn’t require a heroic amount of effort.

From Salon

Before we fully roll up our sleeves, it’s worth saying: sometimes the very best food-based gift doesn’t require turning on the oven at all.

From Salon

“When you are in a rate cutting cycle and there is potential for yields to fall, it doesn’t become much of an issue,” said John Briggs, head of U.S. rates strategy at Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking.

From Barron's