earlier tense could /k?d/ /?k?d/ existing tense for both of those singular and plural can negative can not /?kæn?t/ /k??n??t/ Brit /?kæn?t/ or cannot /?kænt/ Brit /?k??nt/ Britannica Dictionary definition of CAN [modal verb] 1  : in order to (do anything) I don't want any aid. I am able toPlagiarism Threats: Numerous services may well not offer