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CAN Synonyms

There are 61 synonyms of the word can. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word can. (close relations)
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canscannedcanning

Best Alternative Words for CAN

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able
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

adjective satellite

• have the skills and qualifications to do things well

• having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

• having a strong healthy body

accomplished
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly skilled

• successfully completed or brought to an end

• settled securely and unconditionally

adept
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

adroit
adjectiveadj
adjective

• quick or skillful or adept in action or thought

capable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability

• (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for

adjective satellite

• possibly accepting or permitting

• having the requisite qualities for

• have the skills and qualifications to do things well

competent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

• legally qualified or sufficient

adjective satellite

• adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional

effective
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

adjective satellite

• able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

• works well as a means or remedy

• exerting force or influence

• existing in fact; not theoretical; real

• ready for service

efficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

adjective satellite

• able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

expert
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood

gifted
adjectiveadj
adjective

• endowed with talent or talents

masterful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

proficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

skilled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing or requiring special skill

skillful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• done with delicacy and skill

talented
adjectiveadj
adjective

• endowed with talent or talents

tin
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

• a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking

• metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour

• airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

verb

• plate with tin

• preserve in a can or tin

• prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface

cognize
verbv
verb

• be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

grok
verbv
verb

• get the meaning of something

ken
verb, nounv, n
noun

• range of what one can know or understand

• the range of vision

may
noun

• thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America

• the month following April and preceding June

Best Hypernyms For CAN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for can, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
buoy container containerful keep preserve remove room
Phrases (2)
body partplumbing fixture

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