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- differences - When to use cannot versus cant? - English Language . . .
Stylistically, the choice between can't and cannot is more complex Generally, people use can't in speech and informal writing, and cannot or can not in formal writing or very formal speech Also (as @Kris points out in a comment), cannot might be used when you need to carefully distinguish it from can't in speech
- double negation - Is cannot not say standard English? - English . . .
"cannot not say" would only rarely be used in English, and only in very specific circumstances In particular, this is not a simple double negative "cannot not" does not mean the same as "can", it means "must" It also carries a connotation that not saying is the expected or default action
- A person who cannot understand that there may be other perspectives
The person who cannot imagine being a different person who has a unique way of understanding the world is someone who is immune to emotional contagion That is, they dont have the ability to observe someone else who is greatly embarrassed and feel embarassesment in their own body to the point where they can't even look at the other person
- A word for a favor debt that cannot be repaid
"I cannot reimburse you " If you're trying to go for a more emotional effect, you might say you are "forever indebted" to the person I would use this last phrasing, personally, especially in the sample case you've given of saving someone's child
- difference between can do nothing and cannot do anything
I cannot do anything to help you If there isn't any significant difference, are there any cases when you'd chose one over another? Please don't mark it as duplicate, I had searched but the results that I got didn't answer my queries satisfactorily
- If I am writing a formal letter, should I use cant, cannot, or . . .
"Cannot" can be written in almost all cases but it's also possible to use "can not" You generally need to use it only if it's a part of some other construction, such as "not only but also " Example: "The company’s new product can not only reduce emissions, but also trap some of the existing greenhouse gasses "
- single word requests - What quality does a person lack who cannot . . .
Objectivity is definitely part of this It is accurate to say that one who cannot imagine what things look like from a different vantage points or with different presuppositions lacks objectivity Thanks for this contribution So far, decenter, objectivity, and empathy all describe important aspects of what I am seeking to describe –
- Single word for This task cannot proceed until these other tasks are . . .
I have a list of tasks, but certain tasks cannot be started until others have finished However, the position of a task on the list does not necessarily specify the order in which it has to be completed; some tasks can be done in tandem by different people, while some rely on another person(s) to complete other task(s) first
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