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- [kanst]
- /kænst/
- /kænst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kanst]
- /kænst/
Definitions of canst word
- abbreviation CANST can1 3
- verb canst 2nd person singular present of can1 . 1
- noun canst a sealed container for food, beverages, etc., as of aluminum, sheet iron coated with tin, or other metal: a can of soup. 1
- noun canst a receptacle for garbage, ashes, etc.: a trash can. 1
- noun canst a bucket, pail, or other container for holding or carrying liquids: water can. 1
- noun canst a drinking cup; tankard. 1
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Origin of canst
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English, Old English, present indicative singular 1st, 3rd person of cunnan to know, know how; cognate with German, Old Norse, Gothic kann; see ken, know1
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Parts of speech for Canst
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
canst popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
canst usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with canst
- what satisfaction canst thou have tonight?
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