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can't

Pronunciation: /kɑːnt/

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Italian translation of can't

cannot → can²

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Definition of can't in the British & World English dictionary Definition of can't in the US English dictionary

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I can't reach in reach Eng-It
she can't swim in can² Eng-It
I can't denyit in deny Eng-It
he can't spell in spell² Eng-It
it can't compare in compare Eng-It
I can't help it in help Eng-It

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cur

/ kəː

noun

an aggressive or unkempt dog …

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