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can vs preserve

preserve vs can

can and preserve both are nouns.

can and preserve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
can Yes No Yes No
preserve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, preserve is a hypernym of can; that is, preserve is a word with a broader meaning than can:
  • can: preserve in a can or tin
  • preserve: prevent (food) from rotting
Other hypernyms of can include keep.
can (noun) preserve (noun)
airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc. fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets a reservation where animals are protected
a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
a buoy with a round bottom and conical top
the quantity contained in a can
can (verb) preserve (verb)
preserve in a can or tin prevent (food) from rotting
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
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