“We Cannot Find” vs. “We Cannot Found”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 10, 2023
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The difference between “we cannot find” and “we cannot found”
- "We cannot find" is grammatically correct, while "We cannot found" is grammatically incorrect.
- "We cannot find" expresses uncertainty or inability to locate something.
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What is the definition of “we cannot find” and “we cannot found”?
We cannot find
- It expresses a present situation where the object of the search is missing or hidden.
- It is often used when searching for lost items, misplaced documents, or missing persons.
- It conveys a sense of uncertainty or inability to discover something.
We cannot found
- "We cannot found" is grammatically incorrect.
- The word "found" is the past participle form of "find" and does not agree with the auxiliary verb "cannot."
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“We cannot find” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
We cannot find
7,010,000 results on the web
Examples
- We cannot find the missing file in this computer.
- Sorry, we cannot find a solution to your problem at the moment.
- Despite our efforts, we cannot find a suitable candidate for the position.
We cannot found
99,800 results on the web
Examples
- "We cannot found" is grammatically incorrect.
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