modal verb

 

ability to be able to do something

Anna can speak four languages.

 

permission to be allowed to do something

You can't park here.

 

ask used to ask someone to do or provide something

Can you tell her to meet me outside?

 

offer used to politely offer to do something

Can I carry those bags for you?

 

possible used to talk about what is possible

You can buy stamps from the shop on the corner.

 

typical used to talk about how someone often behaves or what something is often like

She can be really rude at times.

 

surprise used to show surprise or lack of belief

You can't possibly be hungry already!

 

noun

 

a closed, metal container for food or liquids

a can of soup/beans

 

verb

 

to put food or drink into metal containers in a factory

canned tomatoes