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Definition 1:
To be able to (do something) :to know how to (do something) :to have the power or skill to (do something) :to be designed to (do something) sometimes used without a following verb .
Examples:
I don’t need any help. I can do it myself.
I can’t decide what to do.
All we can do [=the only thing we can do] now is wait.
She can read, can’t she?
I can whistle.
A weight lifter can lift a very heavy weight.
She can play the piano.
Only Congress can do that.
A car that can hold five people [=a car that has enough room for five people]
How fast can [=does, will] the car go?
I visit her whenever I can.
I don’t know if I’ll be able to fix the problem, but I’ll do what I can.
Please help us if you can.
Definition 2:
used to describe what someone sees, feels, thinks, etc. .
Examples:
“Can you see him yet?” “Yes, I can see him clearly.”
I can barely hear you.
Can [=do] you remember/understand how to do it?
Definition 3:
used to say that something is or is not possible sometimes used in the emphatic phrase as…as can be .
Examples:
Do you think he can still be alive? [=do you think it is possible that he is still alive?]
I don’t think he can still be alive. [=I think he must be dead]
These problems can be dealt with more easily at the local level.
You can’t always get what you want in life.
At this time of year many birds can be found on the island. [=there are many birds on the island at this time of year]
If you don’t tell me what the problem is, I can’t help you.
You can’t be very smart [=you aren’t very smart] if you believe that!
He was supposed to be here an hour ago. Where can he (possibly) be? [=where is he?]
I want a cake as big as can be! [=I want the biggest cake possible]
They seemed as happy as can be [=they seemed extremely happy] when I last saw them.
Definition 4:
used in speech to express surprise or disbelief .
Examples:
You must be joking! You can’t/cannot (possibly) be serious!
He can’t really have meant that. [=I don’t believe that he meant that]
You can’t (possibly) believe that!
The price is $50? That can’t be right. [=that must be wrong]
Definition 5:
To have permission to (do something) compare may 4.
Examples:
You can do it tomorrow if you like.
“Can I leave now?” “No, you can’t.”
You can’t leave until you finish washing the dishes.
Definition 6:
used in speech to make a request or suggestion compare may 3.
Examples:
Can [=could] I have another cookie?
Can [=could] you open the window a little more, please?
You can sit here if you like.
If you’re not sure what to do, you can always ask for help.
We can leave early if you’re feeling tired.
Definition 7:
used to say what should or should not be done .
Examples:
You can’t leave now! The party is just getting started!
Why can’t you be more polite? [=you should be more polite; why aren’t you more polite?]
Definition 8:
used in angry speech to tell someone to do something .
Examples:
If you don’t like it here, you can just leave!
Definition 9:
used to describe the way a person sometimes behaves .
Examples:
She can be very rude at times. [=she is sometimes very rude]
Definition 10:
used to describe something that sometimes or often happens .
Examples:
In this part of the country the weather can change quickly. [=the weather often changes quickly]
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