cannot

[ˈkænɒt]

cannot Definition

  • 1can not; is unable to
  • 2may not; must not

Using cannot: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cannot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I cannot believe what I just saw.

  • Example

    She cannot attend the meeting tomorrow.

  • Example

    You cannot park here.

  • Example

    He cannot swim.

cannot Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cannot

  • can't
  • unable to
  • incapable of

Antonyms for cannot

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Summary: cannot in Brief

'Cannot' [ˈkænɒt] is a verb that means 'can not' or 'is unable to'. It can also mean 'may not' or 'must not'. It is often used to express inability or prohibition, as in 'You cannot park here.' 'Cannot' is informal and its contraction 'can't' is more commonly used.

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