Meaning:
- “Canst” is an archaic form of the verb “can,” which means “to be able to” or “to have the capacity to.” It is used in some older forms of English literature but is not commonly used in modern English.
Synonyms (for “can” in its modern form):
- Be able to
- Have the ability to
- Have the capacity to
- Be capable of
- Know how to
- Have the skill to
- Be in a position to
- Have the means to
Antonyms (opposite of “can” or “canst”):
- Cannot
- Unable to
- Incapable of
- Lack the ability to
- Incompetent to
- Not permitted to
- Forbidden to
- Disallowed to