Contraction (Grammar)
A contraction is a shortened form of two words, often a pronoun and a verb (I + am = I’m) or a verb and the word not (is + not = isn’t), where an apostrophe takes the place of the missing letter or letters. Transitional labor: Contractions suddenly pick up in intensity and frequency, with each lasting about 60 to 90 seconds. The following information should be helpful in determining the difference between true labor and Braxton Hicks contractions. The writers of formal documents may feel that they undermine the authority and dignity of their words.
Contractions are common in …