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The Word Can, which is a homographic word, has multiple meanings. Can (Word #1) Noun (Single Noun is Can, Plural Noun is Cans, and Another Noun is The Can) 1. A metal container, holding food such as vegetables, sauce, meat, soup, and fruit. 2. A plastic or metal container, used for holding waste, recycling, and garbage, also known as a recycling bin or can, and garbage bin or can. 3. An aluminum container, used for holding various types of beverages, especially pop. 4. (The Can) Prison. 5. (The Can) The Toilet. 6. Slang Definition: A women’s breasts. 7. A container used to water plants outside, also called the watering can. Verb (Base Verb = Can, Present = Cans, Past = Canned, Present = Canning) 1. Preserve any food inside of various cans. 2. Dismiss or Fire Someone from a job. 3. Reject someone or something as inadequate. Can (Word #2) Modal Verb = Can, Past Tense Modal Verb = Could (Others include cannot, can’t, and can not) 1. An ability Verb 2. (Can’t, Cannot, or Can Not) Be unable to do something. 3. A verb used for permission. 4. A verb used to ask for permission. Can (Abbreviations) CAN = Canada CANS = THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT NEEDS AND STRENGTHS Assessment
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