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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