Which one is correct?
"i couldnot start" or "i cannot start"?

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i couldnot start

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a past situation where there was a possibility to start but it didn't happen.

Examples:

  • I could not start the car yesterday because the battery was dead.
  • She could not start her assignment on time due to a family emergency.

Alternatives:

  • I was unable to start
  • I was not able to start

i cannot start

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a current inability to start something.

Examples:

  • I cannot start the project until I receive further instructions.
  • He cannot start the meeting without the key participants.

Alternatives:

  • I am unable to start
  • I am not able to start
Both "I could not start" and "I cannot start" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "I could not start" implies that there was a possibility to start but it didn't happen, while "I cannot start" indicates a current inability to start.

Last Updated: March 25, 2024

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