Pronunciation: /kæn/
noun a toilet
A1 I can swim.
A2 She can speak English.
B1 A can of soda costs $1.
B2 He bought a can of paint for the project.
C1 The film director demonstrated what can be achieved with limited resources.
C2 The artist's work is a testament to what can be accomplished with dedication and talent.
verb to be able to, have the ability to
A1 I can swim.
A2 She can speak Spanish fluently.
B1 We can meet for lunch tomorrow.
B2 He can play the guitar really well.
C1 The company can expand its operations internationally.
C2 The scientists can conduct groundbreaking research in the field of medicine.
formal One can achieve success through hard work and dedication.
informal You can totally count on me to help you with your project.
slang I can't believe how awesome that concert was!
figurative A smile can light up a room just like the sun lights up the sky.
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