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can - use in sentences
Preposition: of
- water: He half-filled a can of water and carried it into the cabin.
Converse of object
- throw: English fans stoned and threw beer cans at portuguese fans in Gelsenkirchen ( witnessed by a portuguese TV crew ).
- put: P.S I've put a full can of Kronenbourg down and can't find it.
- take: Everything outside must seem very remote. ' She took the can and turned to leave.
Adjective modifier
- full: P.S I've put a full can of Kronenbourg down and can't find it.
Modifies a noun
- GP: Sexual health services can also arrange hepatitis C testing as can GPs.
Noun used with modifier
- watering: If you know it is going to rain leave your watering cans outside to catch the water.
- beer: English fans stoned and threw beer cans at portuguese fans in Gelsenkirchen ( witnessed by a portuguese TV crew ).
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