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Why aren’t we vs Why don’t we

Both "why aren’t we" and "why don’t we" are correct phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Why aren’t we" is used to question the absence of a particular action or situation, while "why don’t we" is used to suggest or propose a course of action. They are not interchangeable as they convey different meanings.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 436 views

Why aren’t we

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to question the absence of a particular action or situation.

This phrase is used to inquire about the reason for not doing something or not being in a certain state.
  • Why aren't we in a defensive position?
  • Why aren't we inside that car already?
  • Why aren't we considering your real parents?
  • Why aren't we helping American families faced with bankruptcy?
  • Why aren't we going home?
  • Why aren't we in empty space?
  • Why aren't we using the plasma?
  • Why aren't we already out the door?
  • Why aren't we in a hotel?
  • Why aren't we at the North Pole?
  • Why aren't we going the Ders way?
  • Why aren't we reducing debts from Main Street instead of Wall Street?
  • Why aren't we at Cabaret Club or-or 4 Play, Zebras?
  • Why aren't we setting up a kill room?
  • Why aren't we staying at a hotel again?
  • Why aren't we all out there looking for him instead of sitting here doing D.N.A. tests and talking about Henry's wardrobe?
  • So, why aren't we partners anymore?
  • Driver, why aren't we going?
  • And four - why aren't we like what?
  • So why aren't we jumping up and down about this? Well, the opportunity is real, but so is the jeopardy.

Alternatives:

  • why are we not
  • why is it that we are not

Why don’t we

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to suggest or propose a course of action.

This phrase is used to make a suggestion or propose doing something together.
  • Why don't we meet in our dressing...
  • Why don't we concentrate on the first step:
  • Why don't we go fishing?
  • Why don't we take a quick 10-second break from that so I can show you what's going on here.
  • Why don't we go to that standard?
  • Why don't we take a holiday?
  • Why don't we huddle under the awning?
  • Why don't we go and get a little cappuccino and some pizza.
  • Why don't we go inside too.
  • Why don't we put my Uncle next to...
  • Why don't we keep his face, then.
  • Why don't we throw a party and charge admission.
  • Why don't we get the ki...
  • Why don't we see if Mark fancies a gherkin.
  • Why don't we do a quick exam while you're here.
  • Why don't we... sometime.
  • Why don't we come up with something...
  • Why don't we do a little work while we watch.
  • Why don't we lower the slingshot...
  • Why don't we go to lunch or...

Alternatives:

  • shall we
  • let's
  • how about we

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