can (Meaning)
can (n)
airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
the quantity contained in a can
a buoy with a round bottom and conical top
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
can (v)
preserve in a can or tin
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
can ()
an obs. form of began, imp. & p. p. of Begin, sometimes used in old poetry. [See Gan.]
can (n.)
A drinking cup; a vessel for holding liquids.
A vessel or case of tinned iron or of sheet metal, of various forms, but usually cylindrical; as, a can of tomatoes; an oil can; a milk can.
can (v. t.)
To preserve by putting in sealed cans
can (v. t. & i.)
To know; to understand.
To be able to do; to have power or influence.
To be able; -- followed by an infinitive without to; as, I can go, but do not wish to.
Synonyms & Antonyms of can
Synonyms:
- hold
- stay
- ruin
- annul
- kill
- brake
- squelch
- blockade
- call
- dam
- arrest
- rein (in)
- hinder
- demolish
- deactivate
- turn back
- scuttle
- pack (up or in)
- knock off
- squash
- staunch
- suppress
- dissolve
- stanch
- hold back
- put the kibosh on
- close (down)
- stamp
- pause
- obstruct
- destroy
- abolish
- detain
- block
- stem
- impede
- clamp down
- abort
- stunt
Antonyms:
can Sentence Examples
- Can you pass me the salt, please?
- I can run faster than my brother.
- Can we go to the park later?
- She can speak three languages fluently.
- Can you believe how quickly time flies?
- I can't believe it's already Friday!
- Can you help me with my homework?
- He can play the piano beautifully.
- Can you hold the door for me?
- I can't wait to see you again.
FAQs About the word can
airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc., the quantity contained in a can, a buoy with a round bottom and conical top, the fleshy part of
stop, end, cease, halt, quit, check, cut out, break up, break, lay off
proceed, proceed,continue, continue, keep up, carry on, advance, keep up, run on, run on
Can you pass me the salt, please?
I can run faster than my brother.
Can we go to the park later?
She can speak three languages fluently.
