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1. can
verb. ['ˈkæn, kən'] preserve in a can or tin.
Etymology
- can (Middle English (1100-1500))
- can (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- canne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- canne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Can
How do you pronounce can?
Pronounce can as kən.
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Quotes about can
1. Perhaps it's good for one to suffer. Can an artist do anything if he's happy? Would he ever want to do anything? What is art, after all, but a protest against the horrible inclemency of life?
- Aldous Huxley
2. Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?
- Jeff Rich
3. The real test of friendship is: can you literally do nothing with the other person? Can you enjoy those moments of life that are utterly simple?
- Eugene Kennedy
3. can
noun. ['ˈkæn, kən'] airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc..
Antonyms
Etymology
- can (Middle English (1100-1500))
- can (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- canne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- canne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. can
verb. ['ˈkæn, kən'] terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position.
Synonyms
Etymology
- can (Middle English (1100-1500))
- can (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- canne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- canne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. can
noun. ['ˈkæn, kən'] a buoy with a round bottom and conical top.
Synonyms
Etymology
- can (Middle English (1100-1500))
- can (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- canne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- canne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. can
noun. ['ˈkæn, kən'] the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- can (Middle English (1100-1500))
- can (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- canne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- canne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. can
noun. ['ˈkæn, kən'] the quantity contained in a can.
Synonyms
Etymology
- can (Middle English (1100-1500))
- can (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- canne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- canne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. can
noun. ['ˈkæn, kən'] a room or building equipped with one or more toilets.
Synonyms
Etymology
- can (Middle English (1100-1500))
- can (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- canne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- canne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. can
noun. ['ˈkæn, kən'] a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- can (Middle English (1100-1500))
- can (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- canne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- canne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))