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
- 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.
