Synonyms of canned

canned 1 of 2

adjective

ˈkand 

1

as in imitative

using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model

there's a canned quality to the screenplay that reminds you of countless other action movies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitative
• imitation
• copied
• mock
• formulaic
• misleading
• unoriginal
• mimic
• emulative
• false
• deceptive
• mimetic
• slavish
• apish
• fraudulent
• synthetic
• simulated
• epigonic
• fake
• artificial
• substitute
• reproduced
• cribbed
• plagiarized
• photocopied
• duplicated
• transcribed
• bogus
• counterfeit
• sham
• forged
• uninspired
• backup
• factitious
• routine
• reduplicated
• perfunctory
• cut-and-dried
• man-made

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• original
• legitimate
• true
• real
• authentic
• bona fide
• natural
• genuine
• archetypal
• classic
• ideal
• model

2

as in drunk

slang being under the influence of alcohol

Driving home on New Year's Eve, she worried about other drivers who might be canned.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drunk
• fried
• drunken
• wet
• wasted
• pickled
• stewed
• impaired
• bombed
• gassed
• loaded
• plastered
• blind
• potted
• looped
• juiced
• lit
• under the influence
• soused
• crocked
• tanked
• ripped
• under the weather
• boozy
• stoned
• hammered
• inebriated
• smashed
• tipsy
• blasted
• sloshed
• intoxicated
• blitzed
• sozzled
• oiled
• three sheets in the wind
• lit up
• inebriate
• besotted
• blotto
• stiff
• in the bag
• stinking
• wiped out
• cockeyed
• squiffed
• sottish
• alcoholic
• tiddly
• high
• tight
• pie-eyed
• in one's cups
• maudlin
• beery
• dopey
• strung out
• crapulous
• rocky
• befuddled
• stupefied
• dissipated
• debauched
• bleary-eyed
• dissolute
• dipsomaniacal
• bibulous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dry
• straight
• sober
• temperate
• steady
• cool
• level
• abstinent
• abstemious
• teetotal
• clearheaded

canned

2 of 2

verb

past tense of can

1

as in stopped

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 & Similar Words

• stopped
• ceased
• ended
• halted
• quit
• discontinued
• delayed
• dropped
• suspended
• laid off
• finished
• shut off
• left off
• concluded
• cut off
• packed (up or in)
• cut out
• broke off
• had done with
• knocked off
• broke up
• put the kibosh on
• completed
• desisted (from)
• gave over
• broke
• stemmed
• closed (down)
• ruined
• blocked
• checked
• paused
• deactivated
• aborted
• held back
• stayed
• squashed
• held
• squelched
• suppressed
• stamped
• called
• destroyed
• hindered
• turned back
• obstructed
• stunted
• dammed
• scuttled
• impeded
• clamped down
• dissolved
• kiboshed
• killed
• detained
• blockaded
• demolished
• reined (in)
• arrested
• abolished
• snuffed
• braked
• annulled
• stanched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• carried on
• kept up
• proceeded
• advanced
• progressed
• ran on
• stirred
• actuated
• propelled
• drove
• followed through (with)
• impelled

2

as in dismissed

to let go from office, service, or employment

the cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissed
• removed
• sacked
• retired
• fired
• released
• terminated
• axed
• mustered out
• discharged
• cashiered
• sent packing
• turned off
• bounced
• pink-slipped
• downsized
• laid off
• showed (someone) the door
• trimmed
• kicked out
• furloughed
• separated
• excessed
• chucked (out)
• booted (out)
• drummed (out)
• threw out
• unseated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• employed
• engaged
• retained
• hired
• signed (up or on)
• kept
• took on
• contracted
• rehired
• recruited
• reemployed
• subcontracted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of canned

Adjective

The couple found canned food tucked away inside the house, along with furniture that had remained in place as decades passed. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Shoppers should also look to canned and frozen fruit and vegetables to save money. — Elizabeth Canales, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

Verb

The slices are slick and spongy, and the turkey tastes canned. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Anchovies and sardines aren’t naturally high in sodium (or salt), but jarred or canned versions often have a lot of salt added. — Mark Gurarie, Health, 31 July 2026