couldn't [ˈkʊdənt]
couldn't = could not, can
I. can2 [kæn] N
1. can (sealed container):
2. can (contents):
3. can (open container):
4. can:
Phrases:
can1 <can't [or cannot], could, couldn't [or could not], been able to> [kæn, kən] VB aux
1. can (be able to):
2. can:
3. can (requesting):
4. can (suggesting):
5. can (offering assistance):
6. can (expressing possibility):
7. can (disbelieving, reprimanding):
8. can inf (expressing need):
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