could not

Meaning

"Could not" is the negative form of "could," showing past inability, impossibility, or lack of permission. It can also signal polite refusal or that circumstances made an action unachievable.

Antonyms

can was could did would were

Words in the phrase

could not

Close letter words and terms

could I see the menu, please could never could never happen could not be could not care less could not get elected dogcatcher