cannot

[ˈkænɒt]

cannot Definition

• 1. can not; is unable to
• 2. may 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

• can
• able to

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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.