I can no longer vs I cant longer

The correct phrase is "I can no longer." The phrase "I can't longer" is not grammatically correct in English. The correct phrase indicates the inability to do something anymore.

Last updated: April 05, 2024 • 694 views

I can no longer

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the inability to do something anymore.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is unable to continue doing something that they used to do. It is a correct and natural way to express this idea.

Examples:

I can no longer tolerate his behavior.
She can no longer work in that toxic environment.
They can no longer afford to live in this city.
He can no longer run as fast as he used to.
We can no longer ignore the signs of climate change.

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I can no longer tolerate our passionless marriage.
Rotwerk I can no longer do.
I can no longer control the changes.
I can no longer look Siddhartha in the face.
And that means I can no longer lead the Whigs in government.
I can no longer hear their voice.
The kind I can no longer give her.
I can no longer receive tactical alterations by voice.
I can no longer be Baby's nanny.
I can no longer pay my mortgage.
That I can no longer do it alone.
Without my radio I can no longer sleep.
That's why I can no longer keep you in captivity.
I can no longer be silent.
Since... I can no longer trust myfriends.
I can no longer allow him to see the real me.
I can no longer take part.
I can no longer prevent the virus from gaining complete control of the shield.
I can no longer lead the division unless certain assurances are put into place.
In the interest of conserving resources, I can no longer support organic life-forms.

I cant longer

This phrase is not grammatically correct in English. The contraction "can't" should be followed by an adjective or adverb, not the word "longer."

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He no longer goes hunting, because he says that he cant stand either the charges... of the rhinoceroses or their horns.
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Alternatives:

I can't go on like this anymore.
I can't handle the stress any longer.
I can't wait any longer for a response.
I can't stay in this job any longer.
I can't keep up with the workload any longer.

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