CAN as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) can is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • a room equipped with toilet facilities
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) can is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  3. Meaning
    • a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) can is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he deserves a good kick in the butt
    • are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
    Hypernyms(s) can is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  5. Meaning
    • a buoy with a round bottom and conical top
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) can is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  6. Meaning
    • the quantity contained in a can
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) can is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower

CAN as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • preserve in a can or tin
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • tinned foods are not very tasty
    Hypernyms(s) can is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • terminate the employment of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The boss fired his secretary today
    • The company terminated 25% of its workers
    Hypernyms(s) can is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)