don't

American  

[dohnt] / doʊnt /

verb

1. contraction of do not.

2. Nonstandard except in some dialects. contraction of does not.

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noun

1. don'ts, customs, rules, or regulations that forbid something.

   The boss has a long list of don'ts that you had better observe if you want a promotion.

don't British  

/ dəʊnt /

contraction

1. do not

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Etymology

Origin of don't

First recorded in 1600–10

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Example Sentences

"And yet they don't necessarily form a crater, or they form ephemeral surface disturbances, but they're not the classic major craters that come from direct impacts."

From Science Daily

I certainly don't think Maresca's issues are with his team's performances.

From BBC

I just can't look past City for the win, because I don't see West Ham keeping them out.

From BBC

I certainly don't trust Spurs to turn up, but I don't think you can fully trust Liverpool again either, especially away from home in the Premier League.

From BBC

“And I don’t want to be a distraction in any week, especially in a short week, so we had talked about that and he’s right there behind me.”

From Los Angeles Times