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canned

/kænd/

cannedverb

canned

Past Simple

canned

Past Participle

/kænd/

Marks the word as the simple past tense and past participle form of the verb "can".

Definitions

Simple past tense and past participle of can (to preserve in a can or to dismiss from employment).

They canned the peaches yesterday, and two workers were canned the next morning.

cannedadjective

more canned

Comp.

most canned

Super.

Translations

консервированный

I prefer fresh vegetables over canned ones.

Я предпочитаю свежие овощи консервированным.

Definitions

Preserved or stored in a can.

The canned vegetables were lined up neatly on the pantry shelf.

Pre-recorded or pre-prepared, often lacking originality or spontaneity.

The comedian's jokes felt canned and didn't elicit much laughter from the audience.

Intoxicated with alcohol; drunk (informal, chiefly US).

After three shots of tequila he was completely canned.

Synonyms

canverb

canned

Past Simple

could

Past Simple

been able to

Past Participle

/kæn/

(modal / non-modal)

Translations

уметь(модальный глагол)

I can swim.

Я умею плавать.

консервировать

She cans tomatoes every summer.

Она консервирует помидоры каждое лето.

мочь(модальный глагол; используется для предположений)

This strategy can work.

Данная стратегия может сработать.

увольнять

The company decided to can several employees.

Компания решила уволить нескольких сотрудников.

Additional translations

можно

возможно

Definitions

To be able to do something (auxiliary).

She can swim across the lake without stopping.

To have the opportunity or possibility to do something (auxiliary).

We can go to the park if it stops raining.

To preserve food by sealing it in airtight containers.

They can tomatoes every summer to enjoy them in the winter.

To dismiss someone from a job.

The company decided to can several employees due to budget cuts.

Synonyms

be capable of

may

know how to

be permitted to

have the ability to

be able to

cannoun

Definitions

A cylindrical metal container used for storing food or drink.

She opened a can of soup for lunch.

A container for holding or carrying liquids, typically made of metal and equipped with a handle and a spout.

He filled the watering can to water the plants.

A slang term for a toilet.

He excused himself to use the can.

A slang term for a jail or prison.

He spent a night in the can for disorderly conduct.

A film or tape reel container.

The director stored the film in a can for safekeeping.