Cool MateMeaning of Can't
In simple words: Cannot; not able to do something.
Can't in a sentence
- I can't attend the meeting tomorrow.
- She can't believe what just happened.
- We can't solve this problem without help.
- He said he can't come because he is sick.
- I can't find my keys anywhere.
How to use Can't
Use in informal spoken or written contexts. It's considered casual and may not be appropriate for formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone negation
Memory hint
Think of a person with a 'can't-do' attitude, always finding excuses.
Related words
Collocations with Can't
- can't help
- can't wait
- can't believe
Common mistakes with Can't
- Confused with 'can' - remember 'can't' means unable.
- Omitting the apostrophe - always write 'can't', not 'cant'.
Can't appears in
Can't in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لا أستطيع
لا يمكن؛ غير قادر على فعل شيء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পারব না
পারি না; কিছু করতে সক্ষম নই।
- GermanDeutsch
kann nicht
Kann nicht; nicht in der Lage sein, etwas zu tun.
- SpanishEspañol
No puedo
No poder; no ser capaz de hacer algo.
- Persianفارسی
نمیتوانم
نمیتواند؛ قادر به انجام کاری نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Can't
Ne pas pouvoir faire quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Can't
नहीं कर सकते; कुछ करने में सक्षम नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Non posso, Non puoi, Non può, Non possiamo, Non potete, Non possono
Non poter fare qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não posso, Não consigo
Não poder; não ser capaz de fazer algo.
- RussianРусский
Can't
Не могу; не способен что-то сделать.
- Urduاردو
نہیں کر سکتا
نہیں کر سکتا؛ کچھ کرنے کے قابل نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
Can't
不能；做不到某事。
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Asking if something will require a long time to complete.
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Frequently asked questions about Can't
What does Can't mean?
Cannot; not able to do something.
What is the definition of Can't?
A contraction of 'cannot', meaning not able to.
How do you use Can't in a sentence?
I can't attend the meeting tomorrow.
Can you give another example of Can't?
She can't believe what just happened.
What are synonyms for Can't?
Common alternatives include cannot, unable, incapable.
What is the opposite of Can't?
Opposite meanings include can, able.
What words go with Can't?
It commonly pairs with can't help, can't wait, can't believe.
What are common mistakes when using Can't?
Confused with 'can' - remember 'can't' means unable. Omitting the apostrophe - always write 'can't', not 'cant'.
How do you pronounce Can't?
US: //kænt//, UK: //kɑːnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Can't?
Use in informal spoken or written contexts. It's considered casual and may not be appropriate for formal writing.