Can example sentences

Related (15): could, able, ability, capable, container, tin, jar, preserve, canned, permission, allowed, possible, may, might, cannot

"Can" Example Sentences

  1. I can speak three languages fluently.
  2. You can borrow my car if you need it.
  3. She can't believe how fast time has passed.
  4. They can hear the music from the street.
  5. We can meet tomorrow afternoon if that works.
  6. He can fix almost anything with his hands.
  7. Can you pass the salt, please?
  8. I can't even remember what we argued about.
  9. You can't just leave without saying goodbye.
  10. She said she can handle the project alone.
  11. They can't afford to move right now.
  12. We can try a different approach if this doesn't work.
  13. He can be really stubborn sometimes.
  14. Can I ask you something personal?
  15. I can feel the tension in this room.
  16. You can't trust everything you read online.
  17. She can't stop thinking about what happened.
  18. They can see the ocean from their bedroom window.
  19. We can't keep pretending everything is fine.
  20. He can barely walk after the surgery.
  21. Can we talk about this later?
  22. I can't help but laugh at his jokes.
  23. You can do better than that.
  24. She can't stand the smell of fish.
  25. They can't decide where to go for vacation.
  26. We can make this work if we both try.
  27. He can't get over how expensive everything is.
  28. Can you believe what happened at the meeting?
  29. I can see why you're upset.
  30. You can't judge someone by their appearance.
  31. She can finally breathe easy after the diagnosis came back negative.
  32. They can't ignore the problem any longer.
  33. We can't afford to make another mistake.
  34. He can't imagine life without her.
  35. Can I be honest with you for a second?
  36. I can't shake this feeling that something's wrong.
  37. You can always count on her in a crisis.
  38. She can't wait to see her family again.
  39. They can't seem to get along no matter what.
  40. We can build something real here if we're careful.

Common Phrases

  1. can do
  2. can't help but
  3. can't stand
  4. can't wait
  5. can't afford
  6. can't believe
  7. can't remember
  8. can't imagine
  9. as best you can
  10. can of worms
  11. in a can
  12. tin can
  13. can opener
  14. canned goods
  15. can do attitude

Examples by Level

A1
  1. I can swim.
  2. You can help me, yes?
  3. She can speak English now.
A2
  1. I can't find my keys anywhere — I've looked three times already.
  2. He said he can come to the party, but only after work.
  3. You can taste the salt in this soup, it's too much.
B1
  1. I know I can do better than that, but honestly I ran out of time.
  2. She can be difficult sometimes, but she means well underneath it all.
  3. The thing is, you can't really understand what happened unless you were there.
B2
  1. What struck me was how calmly he can discuss his own failure — as if he'd already made peace with it.
  2. You can argue all you want about the data, but the pattern is undeniable.
  3. There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from knowing you can do something but choosing not to.
C1
  1. The irony, of course, is that the more you can afford to lose, the less you're willing to risk anything at all.
  2. What we often mistake for wisdom is simply the accumulated weight of things we can no longer change.
  3. She possessed that rare quality of being able to listen without judgment — you can say anything and she would understand, truly understand.
C2
  1. There's something almost cruel about the gap between what we can imagine and what we're capable of actually becoming.
  2. He'd learned, over decades, that the things you can control are far fewer than you'd ever want to admit.
  3. The tragedy wasn't that she couldn't succeed — it was that she can, and did, and found it hollow.

Examples by Scenario

🏠 Everyday Life
  1. I can never remember if I locked the door, so I always go back to check.
  2. The kids can be so loud in the morning that I just give up and make coffee.
  3. You can see the whole neighborhood from the roof if you climb up there.
💼 Workplace
  1. I can finish that report by tomorrow if you need it, but it'll be tight.
  2. She can handle the client calls better than anyone else on the team.
  3. We can't really move forward until finance approves the budget.
📊 Business
  1. The data shows that companies can increase retention by offering flexible work arrangements.
  2. Our competitors can undercut us on price, but we're banking on quality and service.
  3. If we can secure this partnership, it changes everything for our expansion plans.
🛒 Buying / Shopping
  1. I can get the same thing cheaper online, but the shipping takes forever.
  2. These shoes can be worn with almost anything, which is why I'm considering them.
  3. You can find better deals if you wait for the sale, but they might sell out.
✈️ Travel
  1. I can't believe how expensive the flights are — I might just drive instead.
  2. The hotel can arrange airport transfers, but it costs extra.
  3. You can see the mountains from the room, which makes it worth the price.
📚 Education
  1. My son can read now, and he's obsessed with books about dinosaurs.
  2. Students can submit assignments late, but they lose points for each day.
  3. The teacher says she can help after class if anyone needs extra support.
❤️ Relationships
  1. I can tell something's wrong just by the way he's been quiet all evening.
  2. We can work through this, but it's going to take time and honesty from both of us.
  3. She can be stubborn, but that's one of the things I actually love about her.
📰 News / Politics
  1. The report shows that the government can't account for millions in spending.
  2. Analysts say the economy can recover if interest rates stabilize in the next quarter.
  3. Critics argue that the new policy can disproportionately affect low-income families.
💻 Technology
  1. This app can track your sleep, but I'm not sure how accurate it actually is.
  2. You can sync your devices, but the process is more complicated than it should be.
  3. The AI can generate images in seconds, which is wild compared to a year ago.
📝 Formal Writing
  1. Research indicates that regular exercise can reduce the risk of chronic disease by up to thirty percent.
  2. The committee can recommend changes, but implementation requires approval from the board.
  3. These findings can be applied across multiple industries, though context-specific adjustments may be necessary.

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