cant

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of deception or dishonesty, often used in a subtle or underhanded way.

  - "He was caught using cant to deceive the investors."
  - "The politician's speech was filled with cant and empty promises."

• Noun

  A jargon or secret language used by a particular group or profession.

  - "The thieves used a special cant to communicate with each other."
  - "The musicians had their own cant for discussing music theory."

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Pronunciation

1. /kænt/
   
   
   
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2. /kænt/
   
   
   
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3. /kænt/
   
   
   
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4. /kænt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

argot , jargon , slang , argot , jargon , slang , bevel , slope , tilt , corner

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cant
rant , can't , pant

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Cant (English) : The angle of tilt of a ship or aircraft from the horizontal.
   

2. Cant (English) : To tilt or incline.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of cant that leads to same result
cant , cants , canted , canting , Cant , cant dog , cant dogs , cant hook , cant hooks , can't-miss

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Forms

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cants, canting

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Etymology

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Old English 'cant' meaning 'trick, deceit', from Proto-Germanic 'kantho' meaning 'bent, curved'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'cant' is also used as a verb meaning 'to tilt or incline'.

2. The term 'cant' is often used interchangeably with the term 'jargon'.

3. The use of cant in literature dates back to at least the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jargon: A specialized language used by a particular group or profession.

2. Deception: The act of causing someone to believe something false.

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Culture

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Cant has been used throughout history in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, cant has been used to describe the secret language of thieves, as well as the dishonest speech of politicians and salespeople. In art, cant has been depicted in paintings and sculptures as a symbol of deception or dishonesty. In music, cant has been used as a term for the unique language and jargon of particular musical genres and communities.

How to Memorize "cant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person using cant to deceive others. Visualize the subtlety and underhandedness of their actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cant' with the idea of deception or dishonesty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Cant means deceit' to help memorize the meaning of the word.

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