Cool MateMeaning of Don't
In simple words: A way to tell someone not to do something.
Don't in a sentence
- Don't touch that!
- You don't need to worry.
- Don't forget your keys.
- I hope you don't mind me asking.
- Don't go outside alone at night.
- He said not to do it, so just don't.
How to use Don't
Commonly used to give advice or instructions. It’s informal and should be avoided in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
don't + verb
Memory hint
Think of 'don't' as 'do not' – remember the 'no' in it.
Phrase breakdown
Related words
Collocations with Don't
- don't worry
- don't know
- don't care
Common mistakes with Don't
- Confused with 'do not' in formal settings.
- Using 'don't' with a singular subject incorrectly.
- Misplacing the contraction in negative questions.
Don't appears in
Don't in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لا
طريقة لتقول لشخص ما ألا يفعل شيئًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
করবেন না
কাউকে কিছু করতে নিষেধ করার একটি উপায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Tu nicht, Mach nicht
Eine Art, jemandem zu sagen, etwas nicht zu tun.
- SpanishEspañol
No
Una forma de decirle a alguien que no haga algo.
- Persianفارسی
نکن
یه جورایی که به طرف میگی یه کاری رو انجام نده.
- FrenchFrançais
Ne... pas
Une façon de dire à quelqu'un de ne pas faire quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मत करो
किसी को कुछ न करने के लिए कहना।
- ItalianItaliano
Non
Un modo per dire a qualcuno di non fare qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não
Uma forma de dizer para alguém não fazer algo.
- RussianРусский
Не
Способ сказать кому-то, чтобы он чего-то не делал.
- Urduاردو
مت کرو, مت کرو
کسی کو کچھ نہ کرنے کے لیے کہنے کا ایک طریقہ۔
- Chinese中文
Don't
告诉别人不要做某事的一种说法。
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Frequently asked questions about Don't
What does Don't mean?
A way to tell someone not to do something.
What is the definition of Don't?
A contraction meaning 'do not', used to express negation.
How do you use Don't in a sentence?
Don't touch that!
Can you give another example of Don't?
You don't need to worry.
What are synonyms for Don't?
Common alternatives include do not, refrain, avoid.
What is the opposite of Don't?
Opposite meanings include do, execute, perform.
What words go with Don't?
It commonly pairs with don't worry, don't know, don't care.
What are common mistakes when using Don't?
Confused with 'do not' in formal settings. Using 'don't' with a singular subject incorrectly. Misplacing the contraction in negative questions.
How do you pronounce Don't?
US: //doʊnt//, UK: //dəʊnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Don't?
Commonly used to give advice or instructions. It’s informal and should be avoided in formal writing.