can't

Meaning

1. Cannot (negative auxiliary); is unable to; does not have the ability to.
2. Is forbidden to; is not permitted to.
3. Often followed by be: is logically impossible.

Opposite of

be able to, can, have to, must

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kɑːnt/

Etymology

From can + -n't, since 1706 or earlier.

Sentences

You can't go in there until you put this on .

I still can't understand it though .

You can't take that desk out .

Why can't I skip this damn intro ?

What can't be cured must be endured .

She can't survive a day without having a kebab .