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can't

\ˈkant, ˈkänt, especially Southern ˈkānt\

Definition of CAN'T

:  can not
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First Known Use of CAN'T

15th century

Rhymes with CAN'T

aunt, daunt, flaunt, font, fount, gaunt, taunt, vaunt, want, wont
CAN'T Defined for Kids

can't

\ˈkant, ˈkänt, ˈkānt\

Definition of CAN'T for Kids

:  can not <I can't see in the dark.>

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15 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. can't
  2. cant
  3. cant block
  4. cant body
  5. cant dog
  6. cant file
  7. cant frame
  8. cant hook
  9. can't-miss
  10. cant molding
  11. cant purchase
  12. cant spar
  13. cant strip
  14. cant timber
  15. cant window
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