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I can have vs I can't have

These two phrases are opposites and cannot be directly compared as they have opposite meanings. 'I can have' indicates the ability or permission to possess or obtain something, while 'I can't have' indicates the inability or prohibition to possess or obtain something.

Last updated: April 05, 2024 • 142 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the ability or permission to possess or obtain something.

"I can have"

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has the ability or permission to possess or obtain something. It can be used in various contexts to express capability or opportunity.

Examples:

  • I can have a piece of cake if I want.
  • She can have the job if she meets the qualifications.
  • You can have the book back when I'm done reading it.
  • They can have a break after finishing the project.
  • He can have whatever he desires.
  • Two minutes I can have this thing up and running.
  • I can have Christmas the way we used to.
  • I can have a car drive by once in a while.
  • I can have this plane ready to fly in 30 minutes.
  • Soon I can have Uncle Samuel's gun.
  • Then I can have Valentine's day with Jamie.
  • I can have only one wife, and not two.
  • As long as I can have squeezing privileges.
  • With you, I can have an intelligent conversation.
  • I can have two conflicting thoughts at the same time.
  • I can have a baby without disrupting my education.
  • I can have the office run it down and call you tomorrow.
  • Let me know when I can have my tissue.
  • I can have kids when I'm 50.
  • I can have a relationship with a woman.
  • I see there is no other satisfaction I can have.
  • I can have more than one friend.
  • I can have my own identity besides you two.
  • I can have the trucks here by the morning.
  • I can have her all day tomorrow.

Alternatives:

  • I am able to have
  • I have the option to have
  • I may have
  • I have the ability to have
  • I have the opportunity to have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the inability or prohibition to possess or obtain something.

"I can't have"

This phrase is used to indicate that someone does not have the ability or permission to possess or obtain something. It is often used to express restrictions or limitations.

Examples:

  • I can't have dessert because I'm on a diet.
  • She can't have the promotion until she completes the training.
  • You can't have my car keys; I need to drive.
  • They can't have access to the files without authorization.
  • He can't have any more candy before dinner.
  • I can't have a child.
  • I can't have direct contact with you.
  • I can't have this one burned.
  • I can't have you standing up.
  • I can't have them running around Aspen.
  • I can't have a gun around them.
  • I can't have my kids endangered anymore.
  • I can't have anything serious in my life.
  • That I can't have children with him.
  • I can't have babies that inherit your radiation.
  • I can't have any liabilities in the field.
  • Andre, I can't have baby here.
  • Because I can't have a paper trail of cash deposits.
  • I can't have you out here any longer.
  • I can't have your people thinking this is permanent.
  • I can't have rastas threatening my soccer moms.
  • I can't have two washing machines cluttering up my kitchen.
  • I can't have a boyfriend right now.
  • Now then, I can't have you sharing all this.
  • I can't have you conducting rogue interrogations.

Alternatives:

  • I am unable to have
  • I don't have the option to have
  • I may not have
  • I lack the ability to have
  • I am prohibited from having

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