Can’t ? Cannot? Can not? Find out the right way to use all three. Can’t is a contraction of cannot, and as such it’s sometimes unsuitable for formal writing. In everyday writing and in speaking, it’s ubiquitous: Learn the difference between can ’ t and cant, two words that sound and look similar but have different meanings. Can ’ t is a contraction for cannot, while cant can mean hypocritical talk, slanted or outdated language. can' t / cant are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇 In this video, learn the difference between: 'cannot', 'can not' and 'can' t '. Cannot is the negative form of the verb can. Simply replace 'can' with 'cannot'...
