couldn't

Meaning

could not (negative auxiliary)

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkʊd.(ə)nt/

Etymology

From could + n’t.

Sentences

Too bad I couldn't see this guy first .

We couldn't find the high street .

It was just that he couldn't grasp what it meant .

Look , the seam is now broken , it couldn't stand the jerk .

Luckily , the dagger couldn't penetrate the bullet proof vest .