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What is another word for cant?

The best substitute for "can't" depends on the context and the desired nuance. Here are some options:

Formal:

* Unable - "I am unable to attend the meeting."

* Incapable - "She is incapable of lifting that weight."

* Not able - "He is not able to complete the task."

* Cannot - "The system cannot process your request."

Informal:

* Can't - (This is still the most common and informal option)

* Don't - "I don't have the time."

* Won't - "I won't be able to make it."

* Not going to - "I'm not going to be able to go out tonight."

Specific situations:

* Prohibited: "You are prohibited from entering this area."

* Impossible: "It is impossible for me to be in two places at once."

* Refuse: "I refuse to answer your question."

* Unwilling: "I am unwilling to help."

To give you the most accurate suggestion, please provide the context or sentence where you want to use the word "can't."

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