Word CAN: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

can

🇺🇸 [kæn]

Meanings

A modal verb used to indicate ability or possibility. It is used to express capability, permission, or requests. It can also show that something is allowed or feasible.

Examples

• She can speak three languages fluently.
• You can come to the party if you want.
• I can help you with that task.

Synonyms

able to • capable of • have the ability to

Antonyms

cannot • unable • incapable