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canned

|canned|

B2

/kænd/

(can)

container or ability

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPastPast ParticiplePast ParticiplePresent Participle
cancanscanscanscannedcouldcannedcouldcanning
Etymology
Etymology Information

'canned' originates from the word 'can', which comes from the Old English 'cann', meaning 'a container'.

Historical Evolution

'cann' transformed into the Middle English word 'canne', and eventually became the modern English word 'can'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a container', but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'preserved in a can'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'can'.

They canned the peaches for winter.

Adjective 1

preserved in a can or jar.

Canned vegetables are convenient for quick meals.

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Adjective 2

pre-recorded or pre-prepared, often used in reference to music or laughter.

The show used canned laughter to enhance the humor.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45