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1. can

verb. ['ˈkæn, kən'] preserve in a can or tin.

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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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Sentences with can


1. Modal
A comfort quilt can be any quilt that is bought or handmade.

3. can

noun. ['ˈkæn, kən'] airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc..

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Etymology

  • can (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • can (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • canne (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • canne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))