CEFR A1 · Springboard vocabulary: Recycling

can

/kæn/ 📚 Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)

English Illustration

Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

As a modal verb, 'can' expresses ability, permission, or possibility. It indicates that something is possible to do or allowed.

Synonyms

be able to may could (possibility)

Antonyms

cannot can't be unable to

Translations

can in your language

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عربي

تشير إلى القدرة أو الإذن أو الاحتمال لفعل شيء ما.

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اردو

یہ ظاہر کرتا ہے کہ کوئی کام کرنے کی صلاحیت، اجازت یا امکان ہے۔

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हिंदी

यह दर्शाता है कि कुछ करने की क्षमता, अनुमति या संभावना है।

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中文

表示能力、允许或可能性。

Easy Explanation

You use 'can' to say you are able to do something. It also means you have permission. Or, it means something is possible.

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Memory TipThink of 'can' as 'able to' or 'allowed to'.

Contextual Examples

I can (am able to) speak English well after studying for many years.

Can (Is it possible to) I borrow your pen for a moment, please?

She can (has the ability to) run very fast, so she often wins races.

Pronunciation & Context