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

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.6 / 5 votes

1. cannotcontraction

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

   I cannot open the window. It is stuck.

2. cannotcontraction

   am/are/is forbidden, not permitted to

   You cannot enter the hall without a ticket.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cannot

   A word compounded of can and not.

   I cannot but believe many a child can tell twenty, long before he has any idea of infinity at all. John Locke.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cannot

   The English modal verbs are a subset of the English auxiliary verbs used mostly to express modality (properties such as possibility, obligation, etc.). They can be distinguished from other verbs by their defectiveness (they do not have participle or infinitive forms) and by their neutralization (that they do not take the ending -(e)s in the third-person singular). The principal English modal verbs are can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, and must. Certain other verbs are sometimes classed as modals; these include ought, had better, and (in certain uses) dare and need. Verbs which share only some of the characteristics of the principal modals are sometimes called "quasi-modals", "semi-modals", or "pseudo-modals".

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1. cannot

   Cannot is a contraction of two words, "can" and "not." It is used to express the inability or lack of ability to do something or to indicate that something is prohibited or impossible.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Cannot

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

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

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Cannot

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

Anagrams for cannot »

1. Canton

2. canton

3. noncat

4. conant

5. nonact

How to pronounce cannot?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say cannot in sign language?

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. Mayra Rosado:

   I cannot emphasize enough the importance of immunizing your children, because of vaccines, we’ve been able to eliminate life-threatening diseases like smallpox in the U.S.

2. Dominique Delport:

   The market is too complex, you cannot swim alone, marketers need us.

3. Peter Cochrane:

   Imagine a school with children that can read or write, but with teachers who cannot, and you have a metaphor of the Information Age in which we live.

4. Dana Nessel:

   We cannot allow our elected officials to live in fear at all times whenever someone doesn’t like how they believe they’ve perform their job duties.

5. Heather Lydia Thornhill:

   All the objects you gifted me cannot replace your love.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cannot
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=cannot
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannot
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannot
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=cannot