can't

Meanings

• auxiliary verb

  Unable to do something; not having the ability, power, or permission.

  - "I can't lift this heavy box."
  - "She can't cook, so we ordered takeout."
  - "He can't swim because of a fear of water."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with can't
can't , want , malt , haunt , pant , wanton , wan , grant

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Variants

List of all variants of can't that leads to same result
can't , can't-miss , can't begin to tell you , can't believe , can't be serious , can't compete , can't complain , can't even begin to describe , can't say fairer than that , can't wait all day

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'can not,' 'am unable to.' From Old English 'cunnan,' meaning 'to be able,' 'to know.'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The phrase 'can't argue with that' means 'I agree with that statement.'

2. In the movie 'The Shawshank Redemption,' the character Brooks Hatlen uses the phrase 'I can't get started' to delay his execution.

3. The phrase 'can't hurt me' is used to express a feeling of invulnerability or resilience.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. ability: The power or capacity to do something.

2. permission: An approval or authorization to do something.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'can't' is often used to express frustration, limitation, or inability. In music, it can be found in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of longing or desire.

How to Memorize "can't"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person trying to do something but failing or unable to.
   - Imagine a sign that says 'Can't,' and imagine yourself encountering it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of frustration or limitation.
   - Think of a time when you were unable to do something and use that memory to help remember the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device using the letters in 'can't' (C-A-N-T) to help remember the meaning.

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