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How to Pronounce cant?

Correct pronunciation for the word "cant" is [kˈant], [kˈant], [k_ˈa_n_t].

Definition of cant

  1. A whining sing-song manner of speaking, especially that which is affected; a mode of speaking peculiar to a certain seat or party; generally, affectation of speech, as when one says or professes what he does not sincerely think, believe, or feel.
  2. To speak whiningly, peculiarly, or insincerely.
  3. Of the nature of cant.
  4. An external angle; an inclination from a horizontal line; a thrust; a jerk.
  5. To tilt over; to incline.

Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin

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What is the present tense of Cant?

  • The personal forms of the verb "cant" in the present tense are as follows:

  • 1st person singular: I cant

  • 2nd person singular: You cant

  • 3rd person singular: He/She/It cant

  • 1st person plural: We cant

  • 2nd person plural: You cant

  • 3rd person plural: They cant
  • What is the past tense of Cant?

  • The personal forms of the verb "cant" in the past tense are as follows:

  • 1. First-person singular: I couldn't

  • 2. Second-person singular: You couldn't

  • 3. Third-person singular: He/she/it couldn't

  • 4. First-person plural: We couldn't

  • 5. Second-person plural: You couldn't

  • 6. Third-person plural: They couldn't
  • What is the adverb for cant?

    The adverb form of the word "cant" is "cannot" or "can't".

    What is the adjective for cant?

    The adjective form of the word "cant" is "canty".

    Usage over time for cant:

    This graph shows how "cant" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

    What is the plural form of cant?

    The plural of the "cant" can be the "cants".

    What is the singular form of cant?

    The singular of the "cant" can be the "cant".

    Synonyms for Cant:

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