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I can’t wait to see vs I can not wait to see

Both options are correct, but the contraction 'can't' is more commonly used in informal contexts, while 'can not' (which is typically written with no space) is more formal. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

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Last updated: June 19, 2024 • 797 views

I can’t wait to see

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is a common informal expression used to convey excitement or anticipation about seeing something or someone.

Examples:

I can't wait to see the new movie.
She can't wait to see her family at Christmas.
We can't wait to see the results of the competition.
He can't wait to see his favorite band in concert.
They can't wait to see the new exhibit at the museum.

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I can't wait to see my Valentine's Day surprise.
I can't wait to see my first grandchild crown between her legs.
I can't wait to see you walk down this aisle.
I can't wait to see you bleeding on the rack.
I can't wait to see my Valentine's Day surprise.
I can't wait to see how much stronger he's gotten.
I can't wait to see the Matt Damon movie. Thanks.
I can't wait to see the look on Chloe's face when she finds out you're alive.
I can't wait to see their faces when they dig up that box and see what's inside.
God, I can't wait to see the look on Josh's face when I hand him my birthday present.
I can't wait to see what we TEDsters do about this crisis.
I can't wait to see the smile on Carl's face when we surprise him.
Well, I can't wait to see what she does in the second.
All kinds of possible sentient beings may be interconnected through this system, and I can't wait to see these experiments unfold.
I can't wait to see Struensee's face when I pardon him.
I can't wait to see the look in your eyes when she walks into that courtroom and testifies.
All of a sudden I can't wait to see my kid.
I can't wait to see what a great mom you'll be.
I can't wait to see what noble branches lie in the Simpson family foliage.
I can't wait to see what he's capable of doing with a multibillion-dollar corporation.

Alternatives:

I cannot wait to see
I am looking forward to seeing
I am excited to see
I am eager to see
I am anticipating seeing

I can not wait to see

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is a formal way to express the idea of being unable to wait to see something or someone.

Examples:

I can not wait to see the final product.
She can not wait to see the completed artwork.
We can not wait to see the outcome of the project.
He can not wait to see the finished building.
They can not wait to see the published book.

Show examples from the web [+]

I can not wait to see you.
I can not wait to see how I teach.
I can not wait to see the vision of our leader on an explosive life and freedom.
SÃ. Yes, I can not wait to see whom to choose No more.
I can hardly wait to see what today brings.
I can hardly wait to see the work of a senior partner.
You have a wife, a child you could not wait to see.
I can hardly wait to see some of the places in the brochures.
Ladies and gentlemen, there is little more I can say at the moment while we wait to see what might happen in relation to Iraq in the coming hours.
I can hardly wait to see what you three are looking for.
Here again, I can hardly wait to see how your group will vote on our present application.
I can hardly wait to see Mom and tell her everything we saw.
I can hardly wait to see some of the places in the brochures.
We do not know whether the Germans have other plans, but we dare not wait to see.
Overall, I can give heartfelt support to the other proposals, and I will wait to see whether the close national monitoring called for by the resolution actually takes place.
I can't wait to see you again.
And I can't wait to see what happens next.
Can't wait to see my kids.
I cannot wait to see Danielle Bradbery.
I can't wait to see my Valentine's Day surprise.

Alternatives:

I cannot wait to see
I am looking forward to seeing
I am excited to see
I am eager to see
I am anticipating seeing

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