can not

is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:

Results generated using artificial intelligence.

verb phrase

Used to express an inability or a lack of permission to perform an action; the negative form of the modal verb 'can'.

Examples are provided to illustrate usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

With September still two weeks away, we can not yet suggest when - or indeed if - this will happen.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

Those teams’ scores can show up in my lock screen as Live Activities, or they can not.

From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2026