can

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canned - can

A can is a container that holds food or drink.

You use cans for all sorts of things - soda, beans, vegetables, fruits, and even soups. Think about it like this: when you go shopping, you might pick up a few cans to put in your cart. At home, you'll probably find them in the kitchen cupboard, stacked on top of each other. Cans are great because they're easy to store and can be opened with a special tool called a can opener. They also help keep food fresh for longer, which is why many people prefer buying canned goods over fresh ones.

How common is "can"?

Word can is considered common in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

verb

  • (auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.

    Example: She can speak English, French, and German.   I can play football.   Can you remember your fifth birthday?

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Real examples of "canned" in context

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