What does CANST mean?

canst

1. Parts of Speech: verb

2. Definitions:

1. (archaic) second person singular present tense of "can"; able to, capable of

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /kænst/
• UK: /kɑːnst/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "canst" is an archaic form of the present tense of the verb "can". It originated from the Old English word "cunnan" which means "to know, to be able to". It was commonly used in Middle English and Early Modern English, but it is now considered obsolete and rarely used in modern English.

5. Synonyms:

• able to
• capable of

6. Related Words:

• canes
• cants
• casts
• clast
• coast

7. Example Sentences:

• "Thou canst do anything if you put your mind to it."
• "Canst thou speak French?"