'can' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'can' with 20 example sentences.

can noun

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

: the quantity contained in a can

: a buoy with a round bottom and conical top

: the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

: a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

: a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

can verb

: preserve in a can or tin

: terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

You know that you can talk to me.

I can't give you everything you want.

I can't live without you.

Can you open the door for me, please?

We can talk about it in the morning.

Study hard and learn all you can.

I can't remember his name.

Can you help me find my parents, please?

I can't let you read that.

Only time can help you.

I can't live that kind of life.

Any student can answer that question.

He can both speak and write Russian.

Some of my friends can speak English well.

You can sleep here tonight if you want.

Can't you speak English?

She says she can't wait any longer.

Can you wait until tomorrow?

Can someone give me an answer?

I can't answer that question now.

Words related to 'can'

able tin may able to