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cannot

Pronunciation: /ˈkænɒt/

The English word “cannot” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. Can not; be unable to (whether due to physical inability, logical impossibility, etc.).
  2. Be forbidden or not permitted to.

noun

  1. Something that cannot be done.
  2. A person who cannot do (something).

Etymology

From Middle English can not, cannot, cannouȝt, etc. (compare Old English ne cann), equivalent to can + not.

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