Aug 20, 2012 · When is it best to write "can't" versus writing "cannot"? Are they interchangeable in every situation?

Oct 23, 2014 · So, "cannot" means something (denoted S) is impossible, while "can not" means the inverse of that something (denoted !S) is possible. These two statements do not imply …

Apr 20, 2021 · The 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 …

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 …

Sep 19, 2023 · All uses of "can not" must be eliminated, because the reader cannot be sure of what the author intends. He believes that "can not" can be confusing and goes against the …

Dec 4, 2015 · I can't swim here - this does not necessarily mean you do not know how to, it can also be because you are bound by some rules etc (you may be banned from the pool, say). I …

May 15, 2020 · The auxiliary may can suggest potential ("You may have won something") or permission ("You may not leave your boots in the hall"). The problem is, the term is somewhat …

Jun 15, 2011 · I mustn't X means that it is imperative that I not do X. I can't X means that it is not possible for me to do X. Therefore, mustn't is the correct answer. However, in colloquial …

In these cases, "can't have" is being used to denote disbelief or incredulity, while "couldn't have" is being used to denote an impossibility. Can and could are modal verbs, and represent …

Dec 26, 2013 · So, does it make a difference when you use can't you and can you not? Or anything else like it, such as is it not and isn't it? I also find that question tags often use those …