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doesn't

v.
A1 Beginner does·nt

v. the short way to say 'does not'. You use it to make a negative sentence when talking about one person or thing.

v. the contracted form of 'does not'. Used as an auxiliary verb to form the negative of the third-person singular in the present simple tense.


SIMPLE

He doesn't like coffee.

CONTEXTUAL

The new software doesn't work on older computers, so we need to upgrade our hardware.

COMPLEX

While the theory sounds plausible in a vacuum, it doesn't account for the socio-economic variables that typically dictate consumer behavior in emerging markets.

Origin

From does + -n't.

Usage

Used with the base form of the main verb. Functions as the negative auxiliary for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it).

Pitfall

He doesn't likes coffeeHe doesn't like coffeeAfter 'doesn't', the main verb must be in its base form without an 's'.

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