can
/ˈkæn/
can
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- 1.
Expressing ability or possibility.
"I can swim."
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Can you speak English?
Can you speak English?
I can finish this by tomorrow.
I can finish this by tomorrow.
Can I borrow your pen for a minute?
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How do you pronounce can?
can is pronounced [/ˈkæn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does can mean?
can means "can". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is can?
can is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "Can you speak English?" — used to mean "can".
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