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Can

noun
/kæn/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

I opened a can of soup for lunch.

I can solve this problem easily.

Example Expressions

can-do attitude

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

cannot, unable

Collocations

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

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