Can: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฅซ
can
[ kรฆn ]
ability
Used to indicate ability or possibility.
Synonyms
be able to, have the ability to, have the capacity to
Examples of usage
- I can speak English fluently.
- She can run faster than him.
- Can you help me with this problem?
- We can finish the project by tomorrow.
- Can you believe what he just said?
Translations
Translations of the word "can" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pode
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคคเคพ เคนเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช kann
๐ฎ๐ฉ bisa
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพะถะต
๐ต๐ฑ moลผe
๐ฏ๐ต ใงใใ (dekiru)
๐ซ๐ท peut
๐ช๐ธ puede
๐น๐ท yapabilir
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ์ ์๋ค (hal su itda)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุชุทูุน
๐จ๐ฟ mลฏลพe
๐ธ๐ฐ mรดลพe
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏไปฅ (kฤyว)
๐ธ๐ฎ lahko
๐ฎ๐ธ getur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฏะผะบัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฃแซแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bacarฤฑr
๐ฒ๐ฝ puede
Word origin
The word 'can' has a fascinating history, originating from the Old English word 'cunnan' meaning 'to know, know how to, be able'. Over time, it evolved to be used as a modal verb indicating ability or possibility. The noun form of 'can' as a cylindrical metal container has its roots in the late 14th century, from Old French 'canne' meaning 'container, vessel'. Today, 'can' is a versatile word used in various contexts across languages.
See also: canal, cane, canine, caning, canister, canning, cannot, canopy, canteen, could.