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Meaning of isn't | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1
/ˈɪz.ənt/

Definitions

Contraction of is + not (negative auxiliary).

abbreviation, alt-of, contraction

Equivalents

Español no es
Português não é

Examples

“Nice day, isn't it?”
“I suppose she's hungry, isn't she?”
“As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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