What does cannot mean?

Definitions for cannot
ˈkæn ɒt, kæˈnɒt, kə-can·not

Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word cannot.

Wiktionary

  1. cannot(Contraction)

    can not ( = am/is/are unable to); contracted into can't

    I cannot open the window. It is stuck.

  2. cannot(Contraction)

    am/are/is forbidden, not permitted to

    You cannot enter the hall without a ticket.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Cannot

    am, is, or are, not able; -- written either as one word or two

    2. Origin: [Can to be able + -not.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Cannot

    kan′ot, v.i. to be unable. [Can and Not.]

Anagrams for cannot »

  1. Canton, canton, noncat

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cannot in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cannot in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of cannot in a Sentence

  1. Justice Clarence Thomas:

    The Town cannot do so.

  2. Irini Kasidokosta:

    I cannot take any more.

  3. Wolfgang Ischinger:

    It cannot be ruled out.

  4. James Comey:

    I cannot comment on that.

  5. Kuala Lumpur:

    You cannot call it a raid.

Images & Illustrations of cannot

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