cannot

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Also spelled can-not and cannut

US /ˈkæ(n.)nɑt/ UK /ˈkænɒt/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

1

verb
To be unable to do something.

I cannot open the window because it is stuck.
2

verb
To not be allowed or permitted to do something.

You cannot park here during business hours.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

can't

Etymology

From Middle English can not, cannot, cannouȝt, etc. (compare Old English ne cann), equivalent to can + not.

can not,cannot,cannouȝt Middle English

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Topics

Actions & Processes

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