previous tense could /kəd/ /ˈkʊd/ existing tense for the two singular and plural can adverse can not /ˈkænɑt/ /kəˈnɑːt/ Brit /ˈkænət/ or are unable to /ˈkænt/ Brit /ˈkɑːnt/ Britannica Dictionary definition of CAN [modal verb] one  : to have the ability to (do a little something) I do not will need any assistance. I'm able toImpro