can
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /kæn/US /kæn/
Meaning
noun
a metal container in which food and drink is sold
“can of something, a can of beans/beer/soda”
modal verb
used to say that it is possible for somebody/something to do something, or for something to happen
“I can run fast.”
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