can

/ˈkæn/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

To know how to.

2

To be able to.

3

May; to be permitted or enabled to.

4

To have the potential to; to be possible for (someone or something) to.

5

Used to form requests, typically polite.

6

To know.

7

To be (followed by a word like able, possible, allowed). third-person singular simple present indicative of can

8

To be able to or know how to (do something); an accompanying verb is not required if it is already inferable from context.

9

To be fine or acceptable; to be possible; (with liao or already) to be enough. Often used in conjunction with a variety of clause-final particles, e.g., lah, meh or one, to express different attitudes towards the subject matter.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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