ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CANT
Probably via Norman French canter to sing, from Latin cantāre; used disparagingly, from the 12th century, of chanting in religious services.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO CANT
PRESENT
Present
I cant
you cant
he/she/it cants
we cant
you cant
they cant
Present continuous
I am canting
you are canting
he/she/it is canting
we are canting
you are canting
they are canting
Present perfect
I have canted
you have canted
he/she/it has canted
we have canted
you have canted
they have canted
Present perfect continuous
I have been canting
you have been canting
he/she/it has been canting
we have been canting
you have been canting
they have been canting
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I canted
you canted
he/she/it canted
we canted
you canted
they canted
Past continuous
I was canting
you were canting
he/she/it was canting
we were canting
you were canting
they were canting
Past perfect
I had canted
you had canted
he/she/it had canted
we had canted
you had canted
they had canted
Past perfect continuous
I had been canting
you had been canting
he/she/it had been canting
we had been canting
you had been canting
they had been canting
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will cant
you will cant
he/she/it will cant
we will cant
you will cant
they will cant
Future continuous
I will be canting
you will be canting
he/she/it will be canting
we will be canting
you will be canting
they will be canting
Future perfect
I will have canted
you will have canted
he/she/it will have canted
we will have canted
you will have canted
they will have canted
Future perfect continuous
I will have been canting
you will have been canting
he/she/it will have been canting
we will have been canting
you will have been canting
they will have been canting
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would cant
you would cant
he/she/it would cant
we would cant
you would cant
they would cant
Conditional continuous
I would be canting
you would be canting
he/she/it would be canting
we would be canting
you would be canting
they would be canting
Conditional perfect
I would have cant
you would have cant
he/she/it would have cant
we would have cant
you would have cant
they would have cant
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been canting
you would have been canting
he/she/it would have been canting
we would have been canting
you would have been canting
they would have been canting
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you cant
we let´s cant
you cant
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
canting
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CANT»
The term «cant» is very widely used and occupies the
4.895 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
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9 QUOTES WITH «CANT»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
cant.
Please, all you MCs out there, all you fans out there, don't think Big gonna make a record dissing 2Pac or the West Coast because it's not going down like that. I cant even see me wasting my time or my talent to disrespect another black man.
Let them cant about decorum, Who have characters to lose!
I can appreciate that on one side, but we have to remember that the system is designed corruptly, and works against us, so you cant convict those who can benefit from the system, because its not neccesarily their fault.
Roald Dahl pioneered a new kind of literature for youngsters, one that dispensed with cant and solemnity, favoring anarchy and joy over duty and humbuggery while acknowledging that oftentimes no good deed goes unpunished. But ultimately, it was his sheer joie de vivre that carried the day.
My dear friend, clear your mind of cant.
My career is one of people involvement. I'm a promoter of the people, by the people, for the people. My magic lies, my people ties, this is what I want to do. I'm in it to win, I cant give in, I can't give up and I cant quit. Victory is mine. Working together works.
In terms of the feeling of the piece, I cant think about what people are gonna think about it, what are the critics gonna say, I'm trying to bring some resolution, and realize that myself. It's a struggle; it's a process that gets us this.
When something really bad is going on in a culture, the average guy doesn't see it. He can't. He's average and is surrounded by and immersed in the cant and discourse of the status quo.
If you haven't signed anything, you cant be ripped off.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CANT»
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cant in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
cant and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Can't Cook Book: Recipes for the Absolutely Terrified!
Filled with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, along with amusing anecdotes, this must-have collection of more than 100 simple recipes, including Caesar salad, rice pilaf, lemon salmon and roast chicken, helps those who cannot cook ...
2
Cant: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Websters Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org).
Outlining 10 steps in the personal selling process—from prospecting for new business to closing a deal—this guide explains the art of the sale.
M. C. Cant, C. H. van Heerden, 2005
4
Introduction to Retailing
This book identifies the key elements and components in starting a retail business.
D Nel, M C Cant, Cant, C Gerber-Nel, C Stanford, 2005
5
No, They Can't: Why Government Fails-But Individuals Succeed
The government is not a neutral arbiter of truth. It never has been. It never will be. Doubt everything. John Stossel does. A self-described skeptic, he has dismantled society’s sacred cows with unerring common sense.
6
If Satan
Cant Steal Your Joy
Now with a fresh new design, this book brings to light what the Bible declares -- that there is unspeakable joy for the believer. World-renowned author and teacher, Jerry Savelle shares the secrets to obtaining and maintaining joy.
7
A Dictionary of Slang, Jargon and
Cant -
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
8
Why
cant U teach me 2 read?: Three Students and a Mayor Put ...
Fertig tells the inspiring, heartbreaking stories of these three young people as they struggle to learn to read before it is too late.
Focusing on the environment, market research, buyer behavior, cyber marketing, and positioning, this newly revised edition based primarily on South African companies provides a comprehensive overview of marketing theory.
M. C. Cant, J. W. Strydom, C. J. Jooste, 2009
10
A New Medical Pluralism: Complementary Medicine, Doctors, ...
Complementary Medicine, Doctors, Patients And The State Sarah Cant, Ursula
Sharma. British Medical Association 1987. The BMA guide to living with risk.
London: Penguin. British Medical Association 1993. Complementary medicine.
Sarah Cant, Ursula Sharma, 2004
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CANT»
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cant is used in the context of the following news items.
'Cant Buy Me Love' actress Amanda Peterson passes away at the …
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UFC 189: Chad Mendes vs. Conor McGregor; Aldo Cant Fight Due …
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Mimi Faust ('Love & Hip Hop Atlanta') regrets sex tape but cant' deny …
When the cameras are not trained on her, she tries to “live my life as normal as practically possible,” she told me in an interview Thursday. «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»
You Cant Stop A Trump: Trump Chronicles Continue
Trumps comments recently about Mexican immigrants “When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're sending people ... «The Source, Jun 15»
Mortician cant believe man swiped funeral home van with body inside
Funeral Director Willie Watkins is still stunned by the carjacking that left one of the vehicles in his fleet wrecked and 34 year old Henry Lyles ... «MyFox Atlanta, Jun 15»
Milwaukee Brewers cant solve Max Scherzer and Nationals
To say Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer was good on Sunday is an understatement. It took the Milwaukee Brewers six innings to ... «Milwaukee Sun Times, Jun 15»
Dogs cant get jealous too: Pup photobombs baby's moment
Dogs cant get jealous too: Pup photobombs baby's precious moment as owner tries to take a snap for the album. Uruguay beat Jamaica 1-0 in ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
In the News: Sanne Cant injured in collision with tractor
GVA.Kempen reports that Sanne Cant, the 2015 cyclocross World Cup champion, has been hospitalized after a collision with a tractor in ... «velonews.competitor.com, Jun 15»
Why Deepika Padukone Cant Stop Talking About Ex-Beau Ranbir …
Piku actress Deepika Padukone who is dazzling on the cover page of 'Savvy' magazine once again speaks out about her ex-flame Ranbir ... «Business of Cinema, Jun 15»
9 things we cant wait to do at Splendour
Splendour In The Grass takes three days out of your life and a lot of money out of your wallet, so it makes sense to get more out of the ... «FasterLouder, Jun 15»