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  • can — vb Can, may are often confused in use. In its commonest sense can expresses ability, whether physical or mental {he can climb this pole} {he is only four, but he can read} {he will do it if he possibly can} {when Duty whispers low, thou must, the …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • can — noun. Can is the word generally used in BrE for the container when the contents are liquid (a can of beer / a can of soup). When the contents are solid, tin is more usual (a tin of beans / a tin of peaches) but can is used for this too in AmE.… …   Modern English usage

  • can, may, might — Can suggests mental or physical ability: Jane can sing beautifully when she tries. May implies permission or sanction: Babs may borrow my suitcase if she wishes. This distinction between can and may is illustrated thus: Jim can swim, but his… …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

  • can — Ⅰ. can [1] ► MODAL VERB (3rd sing. present can; past could) 1) be able to. 2) used to express doubt or surprise: he can t have finished. 3) used to indicate that something is typically the case: he could be very moody. 4) be permit …   English terms dictionary

  • can — 1 strong verb (modal verb) 1 to be able to: He s so tall he can touch the ceiling. | This machine can perform two million calculations per second. | I can t remember where I put it. | They have everything that money can buy. | The police still… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • can — can1 /kan/; unstressed /keuhn/, auxiliary v. and v., pres. sing. 1st pers. can, 2nd can or (Archaic) canst, 3rd can, pres. pl. can; past sing. 1st pers …   Universalium

  • can — I [[t]kæn[/t]] unstressed [[t]kən[/t]] 1) fun to be able to; have the ability, power, or skill to: She can solve the problem easily[/ex] 2) fun to know how to: I can play chess, but not very well[/ex] 3) fun to have the power or means to: a… …   From formal English to slang

  • can — I. verb (past could; present singular & plural can) Etymology: Middle English (1st & 3d singular present indicative), from Old English; akin to Old High German kan (1st & 3d singular present indicative) know, am able, Old English cnāwan to know… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • May 2011 in sports — << May 2011 >> S M T W T F …   Wikipedia

  • Can’t Be Tamed — Studioalbum von Miley Cyrus Veröffentlichung 18. Juni 2010 Aufnahme 2009 2010 Label …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • May 2010 in sports — << May 2010 >> S M T W T F …   Wikipedia

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