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Meaning of "cans" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CANS

cans  [kænz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CANS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cans is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CANS


banns
bænz
bans
bænz
Cairns
kænz
glans
ɡlænz
Octans
ˈɒktænz
perforans
ˈpɜːfəˌrænz
Prestonpans
ˌprɛstənˈpænz
quadrans
ˈkwɒdrænz
Raybans
ˈreɪˌbænz
sans
sænz
Tans
tænz
Volans
ˈvəʊlænz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CANS

canopied
canopies
Canopus
canopy
canorous
canorously
canorousness
Canossa
Canova
Canso
canst
canstick
cant
cant dog
cant hook
Cant.
Cantab.
cantabank
cantabile

WORDS THAT END LIKE CANS

Afrikaans
Balkans
blue jeans
by all means
by no means
coffee beans
Corinthians
dedans
Ephesians
Evans
green beans
jeans
kans
Le Mans
means
New Orleans
Philippians
Romans
shenanigans
Stans

Synonyms and antonyms of cans in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cans» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CANS

Find out the translation of cans to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cans from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cans» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

latas
570 millions of speakers

English

cans
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डिब्बे
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

علب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

банки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

latas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্যান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

boîtes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dosen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kaleng
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lon
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கேன்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Cans
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kutular
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lattine
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

puszki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

банки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cutii
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δοχεία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

blikkies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

burkar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bokser
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cans

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CANS»

The term «cans» is very widely used and occupies the 14.658 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CANS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cans» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cans» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cans

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10 QUOTES WITH «CANS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cans.
1
Amy Alcott
Golf isn't just about hitting a lot of drivers. I grew up playing on my front lawn, chipping and putting into soup cans, out of the ivy and over rose bushes and hedges - the little Alcott Golf and Country Club. I just loved having a wedge in my hands.
2
Maria Conchita Alonso
All my life I've had a weight problem. As a child, I loved to eat. I would hide from my mother and drink whole cans of condensed milk in my room.
3
Mary Antin
The first meal was an object lesson of much variety. My father produced several kinds of food, ready to eat, without any cooking, from little tin cans that had printing all over them.
4
Mark Bittman
Our demand for meat, dairy and refined carbohydrates - the world consumes one billion cans or bottles of Coke a day - our demand for these things, not our need, our want - drives us to consume way more calories than are good for us.
5
Jacques Yves Cousteau
Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans.
6
Kaley Cuoco
Diet cola is my absolute favorite drink in the world; I used to drink four cans a day. But to help me cut down, I've turned it into a treat. Now, instead of having dessert, I'll have a can of diet soda. Putting a limit on how often I can drink it has helped me appreciate it more.
7
Missy Elliott
I'd stand on the side of the road when I was just a little girl singing on trash cans.
8
Marla Gibbs
I mean, if cans can be recycled, why not spirits?
9
Cary Grant
We have our factory, which is called a stage. We make a product, we color it, we title it and we ship it out in cans.
10
Richard Grieco
I paint on the ground. I paint with sticks, with big paint cans, and whatever else falls in it. Basically, what I'm doing is capturing unbridled emotion and putting it on canvas. It's like capturing lightning in a bottle.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CANS»

Discover the use of cans in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cans and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Beer: A Genuine Collection of Cans
While it may not be as refreshing as a frosty cold can of Bud, cracking open this book is certain to stimulate beer lovers and design fans alike.
Dan Becker, Lance Wilson, 2011
2
Cans
"Discusses how cans are made"--Provided by publisher.
Wendy Blaxland, 2009
3
Cool Crafts with Old Wrappers, Cans, and Bottles: Green ...
Grab some old wrappers and containers and get to work.
Sarah L. Schuette, 2010
4
Ten Cans: Are You an Opener?
The product is a 6 x 6 inch 128 page book that comes inside a tin can that measures 3.5 inches in diameter and 6.5 inches tall.
Dale Henry, 2007
5
Gathering of Cans
In this moving story, the reader will sense an air of greedy anticipation as it reveals particular aluminum cans that 56-year-old Zoie Baker gathers along the rural roads to raise the money to build a swimming pool for the children of her ...
Robert L. Saunders, 2006
6
Life Comes in Cans: Inspirational Stories
Life Comes in Cans includes practical suggestions for approaching difficult situations. Uncover ways to develop 'can' openers to deal with the difficulties life brings and let yourself be inspired by these stories of hope.
Debbie Spurr, 2011
7
Cups & cans & paper plate fans: craft projects from recycled ...
Gives step-by-step instructions for making a variety of craft projects from such recyclable items as paper bags, boxes, cans, dairy containers, and jars.
Phyllis Fiarotta, Noel Fiarotta, 1992
8
Canned
Opening an unlabeled tin can, twelve-year-old Fergal Bamfield discovers a word written inside that soon leads him and his friend Charlotte on a wild adventure that pits evil adults against clever kids in a fight for survival.
Alex Shearer, 2008
9
Cartons, cans, and orange peels: where does your garbage go?
Outlines the composition of garbage and trash and discusses the various methods of disposing of it with an emphasis on recycling.
Joanna Foster, 1991
10
Three Cans of Soup: A Christmas Story
Could this simple gift once again work its power in restoring purpose to Bill's life? This is no ordinary Christmas story; it is a story about that which is important in life.
Don Childers, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CANS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cans is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Coke has removed the logos from its packaging in the Middle East to …
The no-label cans will run throughout Ramadan. One side is blank, other than the brand's iconic coloring. The other side reads: "Labels are for ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
2
Mexico seizes liquid meth hidden in iced tea cans
MEXICO CITY (AP) " Prosecutors in Mexico found 15 liters (four gallons) of liquid methamphetamine hidden in iced tea cans at a package ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
3
Tipline: Few Bathrooms, Trash Cans in New State Park
Buffalo, NY - On a hot, humid day some folks may opt for a trip down to the beach at a spot like the new Buffalo Harbor State Park. But some ... «WGRZ-TV, Jul 15»
4
The Verge temporarily cans comments for 'a super chill summer'
And sometimes it gets too intense. What we've found lately is that the tone of our comments (and some of our commenters) is getting a little too ... «Poynter.org, Jul 15»
5
Williams calls on J'cans to cooperate with cops to defeat criminals
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Commissioner of Police Dr Carl Williams, in the form of a press release Monday, updated the nation on the current ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
6
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited - The start of a new era!
A wide range of beverage cans (250ml, 300ml and 330ml) is being filled in Pakistan. Currently, these are imported into Pakistan and despite ... «Business Recorder, Jul 15»
7
F-Zero fan cans his own ill-advised Kickstarter
An F-Zero fan is removing his €115k Kickstarter campaign designed to fund a spiritual successor to Nintendo's futuristic racer, named Zero ... «Eurogamer.net, Jul 15»
8
Tomato Cans and Creative Kids Equal a Unique Wrangler
It took over 4,500 cans of non-perishable food and constructed a Jeep Wrangler to celebrate Canada Day. RELATED: See Photos of the Jeep ... «BoldRide.com, Jul 15»
9
Maine-Endwell Students Collect Cans for After Prom Party
Sunday, more than 15 volunteers from the school gathered in Endwell to collect cans and bottles for the school's after prom party next year. «FOX 40 News WICZ TV, Jul 15»
10
Derby man, 46, stole cans of lager
A 46-YEAR-OLD Derby man has admitted stealing 10 cans of lager from a supermarket in the city. Stephen Hiam pleaded guilty to theft when ... «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»

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