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cannot

can·not \ˈka-(ˌ)nät; kə-ˈnät, ka-ˈ\

Definition of CANNOT

:  can not
cannot but or cannot help but also cannot help
:  to be unable to do otherwise than <we cannot but wonder why>
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First Known Use of CANNOT

15th century
CANNOT Defined for Kids

cannot

can·not \ˈka-ˌnät, kə-ˈnät\

Definition of CANNOT for Kids

:  can not <We cannot attend the party.>

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