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in the PONS Dictionary

cannot [ˈkænɒt, Am -ɑ:t] VB aux

cannot = can not, can

can2 <could, could> [kən] VB aux

1. can (be able to):

2. can inf (be permitted to):

3. can (know how to):

I. can1 [kæn] N

1. can (container):

can of oil

2. can Am inf (prison):

3. can Am inf (toilet):

Phrases:

to be in the can CINE

II. can1 [kæn] VB trans

1. can (put in cans):

2. can Am inf (stop):