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can

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of can

1 a metal container in the shape of a cylinder
  • The shelter stores huge cans of water for an emergency.
Synonyms of can

barrel, canister (also cannister), drum, tin
Words Related to can

bucket, pail

tin can
2 the part of the body upon which someone sits
  • He slipped on the ice and landed on his can.
Synonyms of can

backside, behind, bottom, breech, bum, buns, butt, buttocks, cheeks, derriere (or derrière), duff, fanny, hams, haunches, hunkers, posterior, rear, rear end, rump, seat, tail, tail end
Words Related to can

beam, stern

can

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of can

1 slang to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
  • Can the chatter, or I'm kicking you out of this library.
Synonyms of can

break, break off, break up, cease, cut off, cut out, desist (from), discontinue, drop, end, give over, halt, knock off, lay off, leave off, pack (up or in), quit, shut off, stop
Words Related to can

complete, conclude, finish

close (down)

deactivate

block, blockade, dam, delay, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, kibosh, obstruct, stem

call, suspend

arrest, brake, check, clamp down, rein (in), squash, squelch, stamp, stanch (or staunch), stunt, suppress, turn back

pause, stay, suspend
Phrases Synonymous with can

have done with, put the kibosh on
Near Antonyms of can

carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep up, run on

advance, proceed, progress
2 to let go from office, service, or employment
  • The cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers.
Synonyms of can

ax (or axe), bounce, cashier, discharge, dismiss, fire, muster out, pink-slip, release, remove, retire, sack, terminate, turn off
Words Related to can

downsize, excess, furlough, lay off, trim

boot (out), chuck (out), drum (out), kick out, throw out, unseat

separate
Phrases Synonymous with can

send packing, show the door (one)
Near Antonyms of can

keep

reemploy, rehire

contract, subcontract

recruit
Antonyms of can

employ, engage, hire, retain, sign (up or on), take on

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