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CAN

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Can.

How to pronounce can:

Def 2 UK

Can - as a noun

Airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tintin can
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
container
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quantity contained in a can

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canful

A buoy with a round bottom and conical top

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
can buoy

The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

Example: "He deserves a good kick in the butt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backsidebehindbottombunsbuttocksderrierefundamenthind endhindquarterskeisternatesposteriorpratrearseatsterntailtail endtooshie

A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commodecrapperstoolthronetoilet
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plumbing fixture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Can - as a verb

Preserve in a can or tin

Example: "Tinned foods are not very tasty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tin

Terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

Example: "The boss fired his secretary today"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dismissdisplacefiregive noticegive the axegive the sacksacksend awayterminate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She can play the piano beautifully."
"We can go to the movies later if you want."
"We can discuss the details tomorrow."
"I can only stay for a few minutes."
"He can run faster than anyone else in the school."
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Word Game Points

Is CAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, can is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is CAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, can is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is CAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, can is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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