Arnt vs. Arent — Which is Correct Spelling?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on March 28, 2024
"Arnt" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "aren't," which is a contraction of "are not."
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Which is correct: Arnt or Arent
How to spell Arent?
Arnt
Incorrect Spelling
Arent
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
"Are" is the base, with "nt" representing "not."
Remember, no contraction is without an apostrophe.
Think of it as a merging of "are" and "not."
When you say "are not," the words blend, leading to "aren't."
"Aren't" is a contraction, so it requires an apostrophe.
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How Do You Spell Arent Correctly?
Incorrect: You arnt the only one who feels that way.
Correct: You aren't the only one who feels that way.
Incorrect: They arnt sure if they should go to the party.
Correct: They aren't sure if they should go to the party.
Incorrect: It seems like you arnt ready to leave yet.
Correct: It seems like you aren't ready to leave yet.
Incorrect: They arnt happy with the decision.
Correct: They aren't happy with the decision.
Incorrect: We arnt planning to stay very long.
Correct: We aren't planning to stay very long.
Arent Definitions
Aren't can denote absence or non-existence.
There aren't any cookies left.
Aren't can be used to form negative interrogative sentences.
Aren't you coming with us?
Aren't is a contraction for "are not."
They aren't going to the party.
Aren't can indicate disagreement or contradiction.
That's a cat, isn't it? No, it isn't.
Aren't is often used informally in statements.
I'm right, aren't I?
A kind of anthropogenic soil, with deep mixing due to ploughing, digging, etc.
Misspelling of aren't
Arent Meaning in a Sentence
Aren't you coming to the movie tonight?
You aren't the first person to make that mistake.
You aren't allowed to park here during weekdays.
We aren't expecting any more guests tonight.
The keys aren't where you left them.
We aren't sure about the answers to all the questions.
They aren't going to attend the meeting after all.
Aren't we supposed to turn in our assignments by tomorrow?
The teachers aren't satisfied with the new curriculum changes.
We aren't ready to make a decision yet.
The results aren't quite what we anticipated.
We aren't making any progress with this approach.
You aren't obligated to accept the offer.
The books aren't arranged in any particular order.
Aren't those the same shoes you wore yesterday?
You aren't supposed to talk about the club outside of it.
They aren't aware of the recent changes.
We aren't going to change our minds about this.
Aren't you tired after such a long day?
They aren't interested in selling their house at the moment.
These aren't the right tools for the job.
You aren't kidding about how hard this game is!
Aren't you the person who called earlier?
The pictures aren't as clear as I hoped they would be.
Aren't we meeting to discuss the project today?
Arent Idioms & Phrases
Aren't we lucky?
A rhetorical question used to express relief or happiness about a situation.
We found the last tickets available—aren't we lucky?
Aren't you a sight for sore eyes!
An expression used to tell someone they're a welcome and pleasing sight.
After months at sea, his family was certainly a sight for sore eyes.
Common Curiosities
What is the verb form of Aren't?
"Aren't" is already in a verb form, representing "are not."
Why is it called Aren't?
It's called "aren't" because it's a contraction of "are not."
What is the root word of Aren't?
The root words are "are" and "not."
Which vowel is used before Aren't?
It depends on the context, but typically "an" as in "an aren't."
Which preposition is used with Aren't?
Prepositions aren't specifically tied to "aren't" but can be used contextually.
Which conjunction is used with Aren't?
Any conjunction can be used based on the sentence structure.
What is the singular form of Aren't?
N/A as "aren't" is already plural.
Which article is used with Aren't?
N/A. "Aren't" doesn't typically take an article.
What is the pronunciation of Aren't?
/ɑːrnt/
What is the plural form of Aren't?
N/A, "aren't" doesn't have a singular/plural distinction.
Is Aren't an adverb?
No.
Is Aren't an abstract noun?
No.
Is Aren't a negative or positive word?
Negative.
Is Aren't a vowel or consonant?
"Aren't" is a word, consisting of both vowels and consonants.
Is Aren't a collective noun?
No.
Is the word Aren't imperative?
No.
How many syllables are in Aren't?
One syllable.
How do we divide Aren't into syllables?
Aren't.
What is the opposite of Aren't?
Are.
Is Aren't a countable noun?
No.
What part of speech is Aren't?
Contraction of a verb phrase.
What is another term for Aren't?
"Are not."
Is Aren't a noun or adjective?
Neither. It's a contraction of a verb phrase.
Is the Aren't term a metaphor?
No.
Is the word Aren't a Gerund?
No.
Is the word “Aren't” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Neither. It's a verb contraction.
What is a stressed syllable in Aren't?
The entire word "aren't" is stressed.
What is the second form of Aren't?
N/A.
What is the third form of Aren't?
N/A.
Which determiner is used with Aren't?
N/A.
What is the first form of Aren't?
N/A.
How is Aren't used in a sentence?
"They aren't available right now."
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