Definitions

can

[kan, kuhn] / kæn, kən /

NOUN

container, usually metallic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bottle bucket canister jar package

STRONG

aluminum cannikin gunboat receptacle tin vessel

WEAK

gutbucket pop top

NOUN

(vulgar) toilet

Synonyms

STRONG

head john johnny latrine lavatory outhouse pot potty privy restroom sandbox throne washroom

WEAK

litter box water closet

NOUN

(vulgar) buttocks

Synonyms

STRONG

backside behind butt fanny fundament posterior rump seat tush

WEAK

derriere gluteus maximus hind end

VERB

preserve fruit, vegetable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

keep

STRONG

bottle

WEAK

put up

VERB

be able

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commit manage take care of

STRONG

may

WEAK

be capable of be equal to be up to be within one's area be within one's control can do cut the mustard have it made lie in one's power make it make out make the grade

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cannot

VERB

fire from job

Synonyms

STRONG

ax boot bounce cashier discharge dismiss expel sack terminate

WEAK

give the heave-ho kick out let go

Antonyms

STRONG

allow employ engage hire keep

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“It’s around learning agility. Can a person take a hard signal and adjust?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Can she really hold them to account in some way?

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Read more: Can SpaceX live up to Wall Street’s multitrillion-dollar hype?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Can they now find the technique, resolve and patience to prevail when a more conventional style of Test cricket is required?

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Yes, you’re the security man who smokes constantly and seems to enjoy chatting with my brother. Can we move a bit faster, please?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

can

Example Sentences

Related Words