Cant
noun
Insincere talk, especially about religion or morals.
He filled his sermon with religious cant.
Often appears as...
- religious cant
- moral cant
noun
A slope or tilt.
The table had a cant to one side.
Often appears as...
- cant to one side
- cant of a hill
verb
To set at an oblique angle, tilt.
He canted his hat to the side.
Often appears as...
- cant the angle
- cant a surface
noun
A special vocabulary used by a particular group of people, usually secret language.
They spoke in the cant of the underworld.
Often appears as...
- thieves' cant
- underworld cant
noun
Insincere talk, especially about religion or morals.
He filled his sermon with religious cant.
Often appears as...
- religious cant
- moral cant
noun
A slope or tilt.
The table had a cant to one side.
Often appears as...
- cant to one side
- cant of a hill
verb
To set at an oblique angle, tilt.
He canted his hat to the side.
Often appears as...
- cant the angle
- cant a surface
noun
A special vocabulary used by a particular group of people, usually secret language.
They spoke in the cant of the underworld.
Often appears as...
- thieves' cant
- underworld cant
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Often Negative
The word 'cant' used in moral contexts typically has a negative tone, implying dishonesty.
I tired of his cant about being the most honest politician.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Speaking
Cant often appears in the context of public speaking, like sermons or speeches.
The mayor's speech was full of political cant that few believed.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Sincerity
Avoid using 'cant' when genuine moral reflection or debate is intended.
Her heartfelt appeal was free of the usual cant.
Pro Tip 1/3Often Negative
The word 'cant' used in moral contexts typically has a negative tone, implying dishonesty.
I tired of his cant about being the most honest politician.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Speaking
Cant often appears in the context of public speaking, like sermons or speeches.
The mayor's speech was full of political cant that few believed.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Sincerity
Avoid using 'cant' when genuine moral reflection or debate is intended.
Her heartfelt appeal was free of the usual cant.
Pro Tip 1/3Often Negative
The word 'cant' used in moral contexts typically has a negative tone, implying dishonesty.
I tired of his cant about being the most honest politician.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Speaking
Cant often appears in the context of public speaking, like sermons or speeches.
The mayor's speech was full of political cant that few believed.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Sincerity
Avoid using 'cant' when genuine moral reflection or debate is intended.
Her heartfelt appeal was free of the usual cant.
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Observations from a...
about that because they've got like those little caves and a rock where you find some dripping water like spring water really good water and for the food I've got my cars with me which is a practical because i cant pretend 10 days
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Niels Diffrient:...
We stole the idea from bicycle seats, and put gel in the cushions and in the armrests to absorb point load -- distributes the loading so you don't get hard spots. You cant hit your elbow
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Godfrey Reggio
American Director
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.
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Tejaswi Madivada
Indian Actress
I eat everything and some days I eat too much, but I read this quote, 'if you cant control what you eat, you cant control anything in life.' It keeps playing in my head and then I exercise a lot.
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Gethin Jones
Im currently single, but my relationship history has taught me that its not good to settle. I hope one day I am blessed to be married and have children, but you cant force the issue.
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Rick Stein
English Chef
My wife is always telling me that because we zip across the globe so much, we cant really keep a dog. But if youre a dog lover, its a pretty essential part of your life.
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Debra Stephenson
English Actress
There comes a point in your life where you have to accept that you cant work all the time because there are people that need you waiting at home.
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Rashami Desai
Indian Actress
In reality, I laugh a lot. In fact, if someone cries in front of me, I cant help myself and I often start laughing.
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Linda McMahon
American Businesswoman
You cant be afraid to take a risk. You can't be afraid to take a risk because you think you might fail.
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Dave Sim
Canadian Cartoonist
If you haven't signed anything, you cant be ripped off.
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Samuel Johnson
English Writer
My dear friend, clear your mind of cant.
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Kashmira Shah
Indian Actress
I cant help having a sexy body.
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Godfrey Reggio
American Director
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.
Quote examples
Tejaswi Madivada
Indian Actress
I eat everything and some days I eat too much, but I read this quote, 'if you cant control what you eat, you cant control anything in life.' It keeps playing in my head and then I exercise a lot.
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Gethin Jones
Im currently single, but my relationship history has taught me that its not good to settle. I hope one day I am blessed to be married and have children, but you cant force the issue.
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Rick Stein
English Chef
My wife is always telling me that because we zip across the globe so much, we cant really keep a dog. But if youre a dog lover, its a pretty essential part of your life.
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Debra Stephenson
English Actress
There comes a point in your life where you have to accept that you cant work all the time because there are people that need you waiting at home.
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Rashami Desai
Indian Actress
In reality, I laugh a lot. In fact, if someone cries in front of me, I cant help myself and I often start laughing.
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Linda McMahon
American Businesswoman
You cant be afraid to take a risk. You can't be afraid to take a risk because you think you might fail.
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Dave Sim
Canadian Cartoonist
If you haven't signed anything, you cant be ripped off.
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Samuel Johnson
English Writer
My dear friend, clear your mind of cant.
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Kashmira Shah
Indian Actress
I cant help having a sexy body.
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