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I can’t, either vs nor can I

Both "I can't, either" and "Nor can I" are correct phrases used to express a negative agreement or inability. They are interchangeable and can be used in informal conversations. The choice between them depends on your personal preference or the flow of the larger conversation.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal conversations to express a negative agreement or inability.

"I can’t, either"

This phrase is used to agree with a negative statement or to express one's inability to do something. It is often used in casual conversations among friends or in informal settings.

Examples:

  • A: I can't make it to the party tonight. B: I can't, either.
  • I can't swim, either.
  • I can't speak French, either.
  • I can't dance, either.
  • I can't cook, either.
  • Mar 12, 2024 ... English is my second language. Did I use "I can't either" correctly? I know what it means. I just don't know if I used it correctly.
  • Jan 3, 2017 ... Hi, My sister can't go out and ( I can neither / I can't either ). Both are correct, right?
  • Aug 18, 2024 ... 137 likes, 5 comments - smcpickles on August 18, 2024: "I know, I can't either.".
  • Apr 22, 2011 ... 'I, too, can't ...' /'I can't ... either'. Thread starter HSS; Start date Apr 22, 2011 · HSS. Senior Member. Sendai, Japan. Standard Japanese, ...
  • Feb 10, 2022 ... I can't either, because it isn't me. It's my friend, Sandra, the best yoga teacher in the world, and she runs the most fabulous yoga retreats in ...
  • Jul 22, 2021 ... You can't, and I can't, either. The difference here is that the negative (in "can't") negates the verb in the predicate. Edit for clarity in ...
  • Sep 14, 2019 ... I can't, either! Phil_Seeman 14 September 2019 14:48 5. @Przemek,. I checked and I actually can't find another Product Feedback post with this ...
  • Feb 26, 2016 ... I can't either and I really don't get. I am super frustrated with this. Danny (Danny) February 26, 2016, 3:11pm 4. Hi Kevin,. Like Ben ...
  • May 2, 2024 ... Kayley (@kayleykiwi). 1 Reply. I can't either, it's so bleh to me no matter what I do! MD zero is awesome I didn't know they made that.

Alternatives:

  • Nor can I
  • I can't do it either
  • I can't either
  • Me neither
  • I can't, too

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal conversations to express a negative agreement or inability.

"nor can I"

This phrase is used to agree with a negative statement or to express one's inability to do something. It is often used in casual conversations among friends or in informal settings.

Examples:

  • A: I can't swim. B: Nor can I.
  • I can't speak Spanish. Nor can I.
  • I can't cook. Nor can I.
  • I can't dance. Nor can I.
  • I can't play the guitar. Nor can I.
  • Sep 14, 2005 ... "Nor can I" is wrong :) Somewhere at the back of my mind it seems that neither and nor come together - and there is a feeling that nor without a preceding ...
  • Oct 11, 2016 ... “He can't read, nor can I” (= neither of us can read/none of us know how to read). Other examples of the use of “nor”: “This is absolutely ...
  • Jul 17, 2020 ... “'You can't conceive, nor can I, the appalling strangeness of the mercy of God,' says Graham Greene. I don't know whose ass he was kissing there ...
  • Jul 13, 2017 ... Cannot activate PayPal options in PayPal module nor can I add credentials. ranidh. By ranidh. July 13, 2017 in PayPal. Share. More sharing ...
  • Aug 9, 2024 ... Dashlane won't let me view my passwords nor can I speak to a representative. Like many others who have a free account, my access has been ...
  • May 20, 2023 ... Re: RBR50 will not factory reset nor can I connect in any way. Nerfball. Tutor. Mark as New; Bookmark; Subscribe; Subscribe to RSS ...
  • Aug 23, 2024 ... Project never finishes building nor can I stop it from building · AI & Data Science NVIDIA AI Workbench · workbench-desktop-app, workbench ...
  • Nov 30, 2012 ... LanguageTool not working nor can I uninstall it ... I'm using Libreoffice 3.5.4.2 in Xubuntu and have just installed LanguageTool. It's not ...
  • Suddenly I cannot purchase anything nor can I add a payment method!! Star56. Explorer. Options. Mark as New; Bookmark; Subscribe; Mute; Subscribe to RSS Feed ...
  • Dec 25, 2023 ... Logitech C920 no capturing nor can I change setting in LB · LightBurn Hardware Compatibility Cameras · camera, settings, hardware-problem.

Alternatives:

  • I can't, either
  • I can't do it either
  • I can't either
  • Me neither
  • I can't, too

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