You use can to indicate that someone is allowed to do something. You use cannot or can't to indicate that someone is not allowed to do something. Can I really have your jeans when you go?

Context Explanation

We can't answer any questions, I'm afraid. Define can. can synonyms, can pronunciation, can translation, English dictionary definition of can. to be able to, have the power or skill to: I can take a bus to the airport.

Insight Material

CAN definition: to be able to; have the ability, power, or skill to. See examples of can used in a sentence.