didn't

American

[did-nt] / ˈdɪd nt /

contraction of did not.

didn't British

/ ˈdɪdənt /

contraction

did not

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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He also didn’t explain just who “the people” taking power might be or how they would take power.

From Slate

The same cannot be said for international stocks, which didn’t see much respite from the selling.

From MarketWatch

The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees both agencies, didn’t respond to a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal

We didn’t think any wedding news would come via her stylist either, no matter how long the two friends have been working together.

From Los Angeles Times

Broadcom and AMD didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment on Monday.

From Barron's

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