cannot

/ˈkænɒt/ modal verb A1 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

Not able to do something.

💡 Use "cannot" to say something is not possible.

Example Sentences

I cannot eat chocolate because I am allergic .

I cannot open the door because it is locked .

Word in Context

I cannot open the jar . My mother is in the kitchen and I ask her for help . She takes the jar and opens it .

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