Contractions example sentences

Related (2): contractions, apostrophes

con·trac·tion

noun

contractions (plural noun)

- the process of becoming smaller:

- the process in which a muscle becomes or is made shorter and tighter:

- a shortening of the uterine muscles occurring at intervals before and during childbirth:

- the process of shortening a word by combination or elision.

- a word or group of words resulting from shortening an original form:

Synonyms

shrinking, shrinkage, decline, decrease, diminution, dwindling, downtick, expansion, growth, tightening, tensing, flexing, constricting, spasm, convulsion, clench, myoclonus, hippus, relaxation, labor, cramps, travail, abbreviation, elision, diminutive, crasis, syneresis, expansion

"Contractions" Example Sentences

1. I'm going to the store.
2. She'll be here soon.
3. They've already left.
4. Don't forget your keys.
5. He's working late tonight.
6. We're not sure yet.
7. I'd rather not say.
8. He'll never believe me.
9. Can't you see what's happening?
10. You're making a mistake.
11. It's been a long day.
12. We're going to have fun.
13. I'll be back in a minute.
14. She's always busy.
15. They're not coming with us.
16. Won't you join us for dinner?
17. They've got a lot of work to do.
18. You've got to be kidding me.
19. I'm not feeling well.
20. He's got an important meeting.
21. We're going to the beach tomorrow.
22. I'd love to stay longer.
23. You're doing great so far.
24. It's not what it looks like.
25. He wouldn't listen to me.
26. Don't be afraid to ask for help.
27. They're going on vacation next week.
28. I'm trying to find my way back.
29. She's already made plans.
30. We've got a lot of work to do.

Common Phases

1. I'm; you're; he's; she's; it's; we're; they're.
2. Don't; won't; can't; shouldn't; didn't; haven't; wouldn't.
3. I'll; you'll; he'll; she'll; it'll; we'll; they'll.
4. I've; you've; he's; she's; it's; we've; they've.
5. Let's; there's; that's; what's; how's.