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Meanings of Don't

Interjection

  • A word you say to tell someone to stop doing something, like 'Don't touch that!.'

Noun

  • A rule about what you should not do, like in dos and don'ts.

Explanation of the word: Don't

"Don't" is a way to tell someone not to do something. For example, if I say, "Don't run in the house," it means you should walk instead.

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Translations for the word: Don't

hindi
नहीं करना

nahi karna

नहीं

nahi

मत करो

mat karo

   

Antonyms for the word: Don't

do

Sample Sentences

  • Don't forget to wash your hands.
  • I don't like broccoli.
  • Please don't shout in the library.
  • You don't have to be quiet at home.
  • Don't play with fire!

Mini Blog for the word: Don't

The Tale of Benny the Bunny

In the land of Gigglewood, there lived a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play, but there was one thing he didn’t like: the word "don't."

One sunny day, Benny's friend, Tilly the turtle, said, "Benny, don’t hop too fast!" Benny felt sad. "Why not?" he wondered.

But then, Benny realized that sometimes "don’t" helps keep us safe. It’s like a gentle hug reminding us to be careful. So, Benny decided to listen to Tilly and hopped happily, knowing that "don’t" could be a friend too!

A Little Reminder

Remember, little ones, "don’t" can be a helpful word!

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Don't

What does 'don't' mean?
'Don't' is a short way of saying 'do not'. It means that you should not do something.
How do you pronounce 'don't'?
You say 'don't' like this: 'doe-nt'. It rhymes with 'boat'.
What is the origin of the word 'don't'?
The word 'don't' comes from the words 'do' and 'not'. It has been used in English for a long time!
What is the meaning of 'don't' in Hindi?
The word 'don't' in Hindi is 'नहीं' (Nahin).
What is the meaning of 'don't' in Kannada?
The word 'don't' in Kannada is 'ಬೇಡ' (Bēḍa).

Facts, Proverbs and Quotes about the word: Don't

Fact: The word 'don't' is a contraction of 'do not' and is used to tell someone not to do something.
Proverb: Don't count your chickens before they hatch. This means don't assume something will happen before it actually does.
Quote: "Don't worry, be happy." - Bobby McFerrin