Looking for the meaning of the word CANS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CANS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Can
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kan
Dialects: British English
Definition:
preserve (food) in a can
Short Definition:preserve food in can
Examples:- sardines and anchovies are worth the extra money if canned in olive oil
Definition:
dismiss from a job
Short Definition:dismiss from job
Examples:- he was canned because of a tiff over promotion
Word: Can
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English canne, related to Dutch kan and German Kanne; either of Germanic origin or from late Latin canna
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kan
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a cylindrical metal container
Short Definition:cylindrical metal container
Examples:- a petrol can
- a can of paint
Definition:
prison
Short Definition:prison
Examples:- our friends will get a year or two in the can
Definition:
the toilet
Short Definition:the toilet
Examples:- she walks in and has to use the can
Definition:
headphones.
Short Definition:headphones
Definition:
a woman's breasts.
Short Definition:woman's breasts
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