Word: Can
How to pronounce: kæn
Modal verb
Definitions:
1. Be able to.
Example sentences: "They can run fast"
2. Be permitted to.
Example sentences: "You can use the phone if you want to"
3. Used to ask someone to do something.
Example sentences: "Can you open the window?"
Noun
Definitions:
1. A cylindrical metal container.
Example sentences: "A garbage can"
2. Prison.
3. The toilet.
4. A woman's breasts.
Transitive verb
Definitions:
1. Preserve (food) in a can.
Example sentences: "Sardines and anchovies are worth the extra money if canned in olive oil"
2. Dismiss (someone) from their job.
Synonyms:
able
may
could
might
possible
tin can
tin
canister
pot
cannister
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Can in Other Languages...
Spanish: Puede
German: Können
French: Peut
Italian: Può
Turkish: Olabilmek
