can

verb

Related

Derivations kin

Derivations kyahn

Derivations ken

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : can
  • simple past : could
  • past participle : couth
  • negation, simple present : can’t
  • negation, simple past : couldn’t

Senses

  • be able to do something
  • have the permit to do something

can

noun

Related

Derivations かん

Derivations 缶

Derivations ken

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : can
  • plural : cans
  • denominal, obsolete : cann

Senses

  • sealed container for storage of foods or beverages

can

verb

Forms

  • simple present : can
  • simple present, singular, third person : cans
  • simple past : canned
  • present participle : canning
  • past participle : canned

Senses

  • to put something into a can
  • to fire from work