Pronunciation: /kænt/
noun a sudden movement in a particular direction
A1 I can't go to the party tonight.
A2 She can't swim very well.
B1 His cant for sweets is well known among his friends.
B2 The author's cant for using complex vocabulary can be challenging for some readers.
C1 The politician's cant about lowering taxes seemed insincere.
C2 The artist's cant for creating thought-provoking sculptures is admired by art critics.
verb talk hypocritically and sanctimoniously about something
A1 I can't swim.
A2 She can't speak Spanish.
B1 They can't attend the meeting tomorrow.
B2 He can't believe his luck.
C1 The company can't afford to lose any more clients.
C2 I can't possibly finish this project on time.
formal I can't attend the meeting tomorrow due to a prior commitment.
informal I can't make it to the party tonight, sorry.
slang I just can't deal with all this drama right now.
figurative She can't see the forest for the trees, always focusing on the details instead of the big picture.
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