- What is the difference between can not, cannot, and cant?
This isn't really a duplicate, as both the question and answer are different, and include the form "can not" with valuable info as to when not to use it This was exactly what I was looking for, and the other question+answer wasn't
- differences - When to use cannot versus cant? - English Language . . .
Generally, people use can't in speech and informal writing, and cannot or can not in formal writing or very formal speech Also (as @Kris points out in a comment), cannot might be used when you need to carefully distinguish it from can't in speech
- Why is “cannot” spelled as one word? - English Language Usage . . .
Why is “cannot” spelled as one word whereas other similar constructions such as “do not,” “will not,” “shall not,” “may not” and “must not” are spelled as two words (unless they are contracted as “
- Can not vs. cannot - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
Is there a difference in meaning and or connotation between "can not" and "cannot"? I have read and seen both used interchangeably, but I know people who argue for a slight difference in meaning
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- Word for situation in which there is no alternative
What is a word to describe the situation in which there is no alternative or something cannot be helped? I am looking for a neutral word, similar to impotent, instead of the slightly negative helpless, grudgingly, willy-nilly or nolens volens
- negation - What is the difference between cant and mustnt in the . . .
We use "can" and "cannot" to talk about having permission to do or not do something " I can't use my mobile " can mean I am not allowed; it is not allowed by the police the law or it is not right thing to do Don't have to and needn't both mean that something is unnecessary, they have completely different meanings from can't and mustn't can
- What does I cant agree with you more mean?
"I cannot agree with you any more " means that I can no longer agree with you I agreed with you before, but that has come to an end "Anymore" is a somewhat controversial word which is equivalent to "any more", but does not substitute for "any more" in all uses: you would never write "I don't need anymore supplies"
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