cannot
Translation
cannot, can't
Examples
I cannot open this jar.
I cannot open this jar.
You cannot be serious.
You cannot be serious.
Grammar Patterns
((cannot)) ((+ base verb)) to be unable to do sth. I cannot open this jar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unable to, impossible to
Etymology
From Middle English 'can' + 'not'. It is written as one word, unlike other modal + not combinations (e.g., 'will not').
Memory Tips
Remember that 'cannot' is one word. The two-word form 'can not' is used for emphasis or in specific structures.