can (EN)

verb, noun, verb

verb “can”

1. to have the knowledge or skill to do something
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   He can play the guitar beautifully.
2. to be allowed or have the opportunity to do something
   You can have a cookie after dinner if you eat all your vegetables.
3. to be able to perceive something with the senses
   Can you see the bird on the windowsill?

noun “can”

1. a container usually made of metal and shaped like a cylinder
   She opened a can of soup and poured it into the pot to heat for dinner.
2. a special container for watering plants
   Every morning, Jenny fills her green watering can to water the flowers in her garden.

verb “can”

1. to preserve food by sealing it in a metal container
   After harvesting the peaches, we canned them to preserve their sweetness for the winter months.
2. to stop or get rid of something
   After reviewing the budget, the manager decided to can the expensive marketing campaign.