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can not use vs cannot use

Both "can not use" and "cannot use" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Cannot use" is the more common and standard form, indicating the inability to use something. On the other hand, "can not use" is used when emphasizing the ability not to use something.

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can not use

This phrase is correct but used in a specific context to emphasize the ability not to use something.

Use "can not use" when you want to emphasize the ability not to use something. It is less common than "cannot use."

Examples:

  • I can not use my phone during class, but I choose not to.
  • She can not use her car on weekends because she prefers to walk.
  • He can not use his computer for gaming as he needs it for work.
  • They can not use the shortcut as it is currently closed.
  • We can not use the old software anymore due to compatibility issues.
  • Mar 27, 2016 ... Can not use App tap-translate and tapdictionary, can you check the app can use or not? 2 Views 0 Replies Latest reply: Mar 27, 2016 4:52 AM by Tanapong11b.
  • Can not use @ViewChild with es6 #7906. Open. kone opened this Issue just now · 0 comments. Labels. None yet. Milestone. No milestone ...
  • Feb 15, 2016 ... tuyencoder changed the title from Can not use CombinedReducer in the same was as ReduxJS to Can not use CombinedReducer in the same ...
  • Can not use Previous Solution in Comsol. Solution > Time-Dependent Solver > Previous solution. I use ODE and DAE to solve my issues.

Alternatives:

  • cannot use
  • is unable to use
  • is not able to use
  • is prohibited from using
  • is restricted from using

cannot use

This phrase is correct and the more common form used to indicate the inability to use something.

Use "cannot use" to express the inability to use something. It is the standard and more widely accepted form.

Examples:

  • I cannot use this software without the proper license.
  • She cannot use her phone because the battery is dead.
  • He cannot use the printer until it is fixed.
  • They cannot use the facilities until they are officially opened.
  • We cannot use this road due to construction.
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  • The error is: "Cannot use This in a static context" public class Sample2 { /** * @ param args */ public static void main(String[] args) { Sample2 ...
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Alternatives:

  • can not use
  • is unable to use
  • is not able to use
  • is prohibited from using
  • is restricted from using

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