can not; is unable to, may not; must not

Formal and Informal Expressions of cannot

In different contexts, you can replace 'cannot' with suitable alternatives. In a more informal setting, 'can't' is apt.

cannot: Explore its Definition & Usage

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.
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You cannot park here.
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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.