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If I remember correctly, can is a modal verb.

A modal verb is a verb that changes the meaning of other verbs. Take this phrase for example:

"I play" means exactly what it says, you're playing and having fun. Stick "Can" in, and the meaning changes.

"I can play" means that, whilst you may not be playing, you have the ability to do so.

There are other modal verbs in English, such as must, would, might, should etc.

Modal verbs are very important in English and they are irregular when compared to other verbs.

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Can is also a noun. "Please hand me that can of soup."

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