can

modal verb
/kæn/

Meaning

to be able to; to have the ability or possibility to do something
a metal container for food or drink

Example Sentences

I can solve this problem easily.

I opened a can of soup for lunch.

Example Expressions

can-do attitude

Synonyms

able, capable, possible, may, tin, container, jar
Entry 1
able, capable, possible, may
Entry 2
tin, container, jar

Antonyms

cannot, unable

Collocations

can help, can do, can be, can solve, can opener, tin can, can of soup, aluminum can
Entry 1
can help, can do, can be, can solve
Entry 2
can opener, tin can, can of soup, aluminum can

More Example Sentences

I can’t believe it.

I can’t believe my eyes.

I can’t wait any longer.

I can’t believe this story.

How can I get to the shop from here?

How can I get to the bank from here?

How can I get to the airport from here?

How can I get to the hospital from here?

How can I get to the pharmacy from here?

How can I get to the university from here?

Related Vocabularies

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