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The correct spelling is canned.
How to pronounce canned
/kænd/
verbIPA: /kænd/
Say it like: Can-ned
The correct spelling is canned. To seal in a can. For example: "They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists."
Usage Examples
“They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists.”
“They spent August canning fruit and vegetables.”
“He canned the whole project because he thought it would fail.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To seal in a can.
- 2.To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
- 3.To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
- 4.To shut up.
- 5.To fire or dismiss an employee.
adjective
- 1.Preserved in cans.
- 2.(by extension) Previously prepared; not fresh or new; standardized, mass produced, or lacking originality or customization.
- 3.Drunk.
- 4.Terminated, fired from a job.
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