Word: Can
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English cunnan ‘know’ (in Middle English‘know how to’), related to Dutch kunnen and German können; from an Indo-European root shared by Latin gnoscere ‘know’ and Greek gignōskein ‘know’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kan
Dialects: British English
Definition:
be able to
Short Definition:have ability
Examples:- they can run fast
- I could hear footsteps
- he can't afford it
Definition:
be permitted to
Short Definition:be allowed
Examples:- you can use the phone if you want to
- nobody could legally drink on the premises
Definition:
used to request someone to do something
Short Definition:in request
Examples:- can you open the window?
- can't you leave me alone?
Word: Can
Speech Type: Noun
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