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

Apr 20, 2021 · From what I've learned "can't" is just short for "can not", but I never really understood the difference between these three. Can someone explain to me?

Oct 29, 2010 · 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 …

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 · So here it’s about minimizing ambiguity: can not permits two interpretations, while cannot permits only one. Such care is critical in the language of mathematics. As another …

Dec 2, 2011 · Cannot 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... without a problem. My theory is that …

Is "cannot not say" standard English? In context, I would like to know whether "I cannot not say precisely what attracted them to the part of Giuliette" is grammatical. Also, does the phrase …

Sep 3, 2022 · Why can't I ...? is perfectly correct grammar as far as I can tell. But what happens if the contraction is removed, Why cannot I ...? This sounds bizarre, but would this be technically …

You are fundamentally misunderstanding what the idiom means, as nearly all the other answers have made clear The and here does not mean ‘and then’, but ‘and also (simultaneously)’. You …

Jan 16, 2017 · Can anyone explain the difference between cannot and can’t is? Is the only difference that cannot is more formal than can’t is?