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canst Definition and Meaning in English (canst definition)

verb
Synonyms:can
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Canst definition: Canst is an archaic second-person singular present tense form of the verb 'can', used to express ability, possibility, or permission for 'thou' (you).

Definitions of Canst

  1. 1verb(formal)

    Canst is an archaic second-person singular present tense form of the verb 'can', used to express ability, possibility, or permission for 'thou' (you).

Example Sentences

formal

“Thou canst not escape thy fate.”

formal

“If thou canst believe, all things are possible.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

canst not

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivecan
past tensecould
nounability
adjectiveable

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Canst definition: Canst is an archaic second-person singular present tense form of the verb 'can', used to express ability, possibility, or permission for 'thou' (you).
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'Canst' translates to 'canst' in English. Canst definition: Canst is an archaic second-person singular present tense form of the verb 'can', used to express ability, possibility, or permission for 'thou' (you).
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