can, cane

can - /kæn/

cane - /keɪn/

• I can bring my cane if we plan to walk a lot.
• She uses a cane now, but she can still walk quite fast.
• Can you hand me that cane over there by the chair?
• He said he can manage without the cane, but it helps him feel stable.
• You can borrow my cane if you need extra support.
• If I can, I’ll bring my cane in case the trail is rough.
• She’s confident she can walk without the cane after her recovery.
• Can you believe he decorated his cane with bright colors?
• I can’t find my cane; it must be somewhere around here.
• He can take short walks without the cane, but only for a little while.

Pronunciation Differences

    • Can (ability, permission, or container): /kæn/, with a short "a" sound as in "cat".

    • Cane (walking aid or type of plant): /keɪn/, with a long "a" sound, rhyming with "lane".