Difference between Tail and Can

What is the difference between Tail and Can?

Tail as a verb is to surreptitiously follow and observe. while Can as a verb is to know how to; to be able to.

Tail

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To surreptitiously follow and observe.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The caudal appendage of an animal that is attached to its posterior and near the anus. The tail-end of a creature (buttocks, even if tailless) or an object, e.g. the rear of an aircraft's fuselage, containing the tailfin. An object or part thereof resembling a tail in shape, such as the thongs on a cat-o'-nine-tails or other multi-tail whip. Specifically, the visible stream of dust and gases blown from a comet by the solar wind. The latter part of a time period or event, or (collectively) persons or objects represented in this part. The part of a distribution most distant from the mode; as, a long tail. One who surreptitiously follows another. The last four or five batsmen in the batting order, usually specialist bowlers. The lower loop of the letters in the roman alphabet, as in g, q or y. The side of a coin not bearing the head; normally the side on which the monetary value of the coin is indicated; the reverse. (of a sequence) All the last terms of a sequence, from some term on. The male member of a person or animal. Sexual intercourse as a man on top.

Example sentence: In Afghanistan, Biden's woke generals tucked their tail and ran. He dishonored the sacrifices made by every American soldier who fought in the 20-year war, especially those who gave their life for the cause.

Can

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To know how to; to be able to.May; to be permitted or enabled to.To know.To preserve, by heating and sealing in a can or jar.to discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).To shut up.To fire or dismiss an employee.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids, usually of steel or aluminium.A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).A tin-plate canister, often cylindrical, for preserved foods such as fruit, meat, or fish.toilet, bathroom.buttocks.headphones

We hope you now know whether to use Tail or Can in your sentence.

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