A contraction is a shortened version of the spoken and written forms of a word, syllable, or word group, created by omission of internal letters and sounds.

Sep 9, 2023 · What is a contraction? A contraction is a combination of two or more existing words that creates a shorter word. Sometimes, a contraction can be a single word (e.g., “kinda”), but …

May 12, 2025 · A contraction in English is a word with an apostrophe that combines two words that often go together (e.g., “won’t” for “will not”). The apostrophe represents one or more …

Apr 29, 2025 · A contraction in English grammar is a word or phrase that has been shortened by dropping one or more letters. In writing, an apostrophe is used to indicate the place of the …

What are contractions? A contraction is a word made by shortening and combining two words. Words like can't (can + not), don't (do + not), and I've (I + have) are all contractions. People …

We use contractions (I’m, we’re) in everyday speech and informal writing. Contractions, which are sometimes called ‘short forms’, commonly combine a pronoun or noun and a verb, or a verb …

CONTRACTION meaning: 1 : the act or process of making something smaller or of becoming smaller; 2 : a movement of a muscle that causes it to become tight and that is sometimes painful