CAN

/หˆkรฆn/
5
Scrabble
7
WWF
C(3) A(1) N(1)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓

Definition

/หˆkรฆn/
verb
  1. (auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.
    “She can speak English, French, and German.ย ย  I can play football.ย ย  Can you remember your fifth birthday?”
  2. (modal auxiliary verb, defective) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
    “You can go outside and play when you're finished with your homework.ย ย  Can I use your pen?”
  3. (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have the potential to; be possible.
    “Animals can experience emotions.”

Source: Wiktionary

Hooks

Front hooks: S-CAN

Back hooks: CAN-E CAN-S CAN-T

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