Can vs. Ken
Can
Definition
Can is a modal verb used to indicate ability, permission, or possibility.
Ken
Definition
Ken is a noun meaning knowledge or understanding, often used in the phrase 'beyond my ken' to indicate something that is outside one's understanding.
Example
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I can swim across the lake.
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You can borrow my book if you need it.
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We can finish the project by Friday if we work together.
Example
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The complexities of quantum physics are beyond my ken.
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His expertise is in areas that are well within my ken.
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She spoke about topics that were unfamiliar to me, far exceeding my ken.
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