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CAN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The use of can to ask or grant permission has been common since the 19th century and is well established, although some feel may is more appropriate in formal contexts. May is relatively rare in negative constructions (mayn't is not common); cannot and can't are usual in such contexts.
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CAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
Can is usually used in standard spoken English when asking for permission. It is acceptable in most forms of written English, although in very formal writing, such as official instructions, may is often used instead: Persons under 14 unaccompanied by an adult may not enter.
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CAN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
Can definition: to be able to; have the ability, power, or skill to.. See examples of CAN used in a sentence.
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CAN definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary
You use can to indicate that someone has the ability or opportunity to do something. Don't worry yourself about me, I can take care of myself. I can't give you details because I don't actually have any details. The United States will do whatever it can to help Greece.
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Can - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
A can is a metal container, usually cylindrical in shape, which has an airtight seal when it's new. All kinds of goods come in cans, from fruit and vegetables to paint and oil.
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can - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries
used to say that it is possible for somebody/something to do something, or for something to happen. I can run fast. Can you call back tomorrow? He couldn't answer the question. The stadium can be emptied in four minutes. I can't promise anything, but I'll do what I can. Please let us know if you cannot attend the meeting. Want to learn more?
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Can - definition of can by The Free Dictionary
Define can. can synonyms, can pronunciation, can translation, English dictionary definition of can. to be able to, have the power or skill to: I can take a bus to the airport.
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Can | ENGLISH PAGE
"Can" is one of the most commonly used modal verbs in English. It can be used to express ability or opportunity, to request or offer permission, and to show possibility or impossibility.
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can - Simple English Wiktionary
(countable) A can is a metal container, usually for holding food or drink. I drink cola from a can. Spaghetti hoops come in a can.
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Can (band) - Wikipedia
Can (stylized in all caps) were a German experimental rock band formed in Cologne in 1968 by Holger Czukay (bass, tape editing), Irmin Schmidt (keyboards), Michael Karoli (guitar), and Jaki Liebezeit (drums). They featured several vocalists, including American Malcolm Mooney (1968–70) and Japanese Damo Suzuki (1970–73). [8] They have been hailed as pioneers of the German krautrock scene ...