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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Can't you see? vs don't you see

Please advise the difference between "can't you see? and "don't you see?" Thanks.
  

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I see no real difference, at least without further context.

— Mister Micawber

  • I see no real difference, at least without further context.
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I see no real difference, at least without further context.
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I agree they're both commonly used in the same way.

"Can" refers here to ability. Are you able to do it?

"Do" refers to execution. Are you doing it?
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