can

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

can

past (v2)

could

past participle (v3)

canned

present participle

able

3rd person singular

can

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

cans

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To know how to.

   • She can speak English, French, and German.

2. 2.To be able to.

   • Can you remember your fifth birthday?
   • I can feel the baby moving inside me.

3. 3.May; to be permitted or enabled to.(informal)

   • You can go outside and play when you're finished with your homework.
   • Can I use your pen?

4. 4.To have the potential to; to be possible for (someone or something) to.

   • Teenagers can really try their parents' patience.
   • Teenagers can be so cruel, and nicknames cut deep.
   • Can it be Friday already?

Intj

Interjection

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A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

1. 1.OK, sure; indicates approval or acknowledgment.

2. 2.Used to convey reassurance.

Part

Particle

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A word with a grammatical role but little meaning of its own, often paired with a verb in a phrasal verb.

1. 1.OK(?); used at the end of a question when seeking approval or acknowledgment.

   • Can you go collect them or not? The shop is at Jalan Sultan. I’m not free, otherwise I’ll do it myself. Can?
   • I cut this wire, can?

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.

   • Soup in a can lasts for years.
   • I keep a can of fuel for emergencies.

Overall

Very common· #37

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Common

General reading & writing

Very common

Academic

Uncommon

Literature

Uncommon

Antonyms

• employ
• engage

Word family

• cancel
• cancer
• candle
• candy
• canvas