Can / Could

to communicate with someone, usually by phone or email.

Example: You can contact me if you have any questions.

To make something work in a certain way or to have power over something.

Example: He can control the car easily, even on icy roads.

An amount of money that you can use now and pay back later.

Example: She bought the phone on credit because she didn’t have enough money.

If something is dangerous, it can harm or hurt you.

Example: Be careful, that road is very dangerous at night.

A large, dry area of land with very little water and few plants.

Example: The camel can survive in the hot desert without water for many days.

To show something so that people can see it.

Example: She displayed her paintings at the art gallery.

Finished or completed.

Example: The homework is done, so I can watch TV now.

A box-shaped container in furniture that you can pull out to store things.

Example: She keeps her socks in the top drawer of the dresser.

A shop where you can buy medicine and other health or beauty products.

Example: I went to the drugstore to buy some painkillers and shampoo.

To make something clear or easy to understand by giving information about it.

Example: Can you explain the rules of the game to me?

A kind or helpful act that you do for someone.

Example: Can you do me a favor and help me with my homework?

A person or animal that belongs to the sex that can have babies or produce eggs.

Example: My cat is a female, and she just had kittens.

To repair something that is broken or not working properly.

Example: Can you fix my bike?

To stay or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

Example: The boat can float on the water easily.

To fill or cover a place with water.

Example: The river can flood the fields when it rains a lot.

A place where you can see and sometimes buy art, like paintings or sculptures.

Example: We visited an art gallery to see the new paintings.

To cause injury, damage, or negative effects to someone or something.

Example: Spreading false rumors can harm someone's reputation.

To give something to someone for a short time, expecting it to be returned.

Example: Can you lend me a pen, please?

A list of food and drinks that you can choose from in a restaurant.

Example: The waiter gave us the menu to choose our lunch.

A wide road built for fast travel, especially between cities, where cars and other vehicles can drive without stopping.

Example: We drove on the motorway to get to London quickly.

A building where you can look at important objects connected with art, history, or science.

Example: We visited the museum to see the old paintings and sculptures.

A type of small, soft plant with a round top and short stem that can be eaten as food.

Example: I bought some mushrooms to put on the pizza.

A powder or small pieces made from a plant, used to add a spicy flavor to food.

Example: Can you pass the pepper for my soup?

Without any mistakes or problems; as good as it can be.

Example: The weather is perfect for a picnic today.

A light, strong material that can be made into different shapes and is used for making many things.

Example: She put her lunch in a plastic box.

A building where police officers work and where people can go to report crimes or ask for help.

Example: I went to the police station to report my lost wallet.

If something is possible, it can happen or be done.

Example: It is possible to learn a new language online.

A place where you can send letters and packages or buy stamps.

Example: I went to the post office to send a birthday card to my friend.

To say a word or sound in a particular way.

Example: She can pronounce my name correctly.

To use something again by putting it through a process so it can be used for the same or a different purpose.

Example: We should recycle paper, glass, and plastic to help the environment.

To stay in the same place or not leave.

Example: Please remain in your seat until the teacher says you can go.

To ask for something politely or formally.

Example: Can I request a glass of water, please?

A white substance used to add flavor to food.

Example: Can you pass the salt, please?

animals from the sea that people can eat, such as fish and shellfish.

Example: I love eating seafood like shrimp and salmon.

A small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow.

Example: I planted some flower seeds in the garden.

the ability to understand or feel something, such as sight, hearing, or understanding.

Example: She has a good sense of smell and can tell what is cooking.

The empty area between things or where something can fit.

Example: There is enough space in the car for everyone to sit.

A vehicle that can travel in space.

Example: The astronaut flew to the moon in a spaceship.

A tall plant with a large yellow flower and seeds that can be eaten.

Example: The sunflower in the garden is very big and beautiful.

Used to emphasize agreement or confirmation.

Example: "Sure, I can help you with that project tomorrow."

To fasten something with a knot or string.

Example: Can you help me tie my shoelaces?

To know the meaning of something or to know how something works.

Example: I don't understand this word; can you explain it to me?

what you can see from a particular place.

Example: The hotel room has a beautiful view of the mountains.

a part of a website that has information and can be seen on the internet.

Example: I found the information on their web page.

A place on the internet where you can find information about something.

Example: I found the information on their website.

A thick cloud of tiny water drops in the air that makes it hard to see.

Example: The fog was so thick that we could not see the road ahead.

To capture or store information, sounds, or images for future use.

Example: She used her phone to record the concert so she could watch it later.

In an easy or basic way, without difficulty.

Example: She explained the rules simply so everyone could understand.

used to refer to anything or everything, no matter what.

Example: You can choose whatever you like from the menu.

A casual way of saying "yes."

Example: "Yeah, I can help you with your homework."