Can't

//kɑːnt//

Synonyms for "can't" (2 found)

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cannot

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Verb(1 words)

cannot

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Antonyms

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be able to must

coordinate

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couldn't have to mayn't mightn't must oughtn't shan't shouldn't won't wouldn't

defined as

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contraction of can not short form of can not

derived

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Republicant you can't say fairer than that

derived from

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can

has property

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same as can not

related to

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cannot forbid impossible permit

Sample sentences

17 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

I can't live that kind of life.

Source: tatoeba (1315)

Sometimes I can't help showing emotions.

Source: tatoeba (1349)

I can't tell her now. It's not that simple anymore.

Source: tatoeba (1370)

One can't expect everything from schools.

Source: tatoeba (1413)

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