Is Can’t a Word?

Can't is a contraction of cannot, and it's best suited for informal writing. In formal writing and where contractions are frowned upon, use cannot.

Is cant a word in the English dictionary?

Other definitions for cant (4 of 5)

contraction of cannot.

When did can't become a word?

1706, contraction of cannot.

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