CEFR A1

can't

verb

Meaning

Expressing inability or impossibility.

Examples

I can't believe you finished the whole cake!
She can't come to the party because she's feeling unwell.

Synonyms: unable, incapable, powerless

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can't (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kɑːnt/

Definition

Expressing inability or impossibility.

Examples

I can't believe you finished the whole cake!
She can't come to the party because she's feeling unwell.
We can't go outside; it's raining too hard.

How to Use can't

can't help doing something (idiom): To be unable to stop oneself from doing something. — "I can't help laughing when I see that funny video."
can't stand someone/something (idiom): To dislike someone or something very much. — "I can't stand waiting in long lines."
can't wait to do something (idiom): To be very excited about doing something in the future. — "She can't wait to go on vacation."

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