Apr 20, 2021the phrase "can not" may mean "cannot" or "can't," but it also may mean "able not to," which is much different than "not able to" as it conveys the ability to not do something rather than the. Aug 20, 2012when is it best to write "can't" versus writing "cannot"? Can not permits two interpretations, while cannot permits only one.
Oct 29, 2010why 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. Dec 2, 2011cannot is the only negative form that contains not rather than -n't. Theoretically, since it is a single word, you can say why cannot you.
Oct 23, 2014so, "cannot" means something (denoted s) is impossible, while "can not" means the inverse of that something (denoted !s) is possible. Dec 10, 2018stick with cannot. Jul 25, 2020we therefore cannot offer any estimates as to how well it will perform.
Oct 15, 20151 there is no correct way to use "cannot help but." there are two traditional and synonymous idioms, "cannot but [do something]" and "cannot help [doing something]." those who. Jun 30, 20155 suppose someone (like a boss, friend, cousin,.., to whom you can not say "no" easily) has a personal request for you which you find difficult to decline, but you cannot bring yourself to say.