Definition

The amount that a can can hold, often used to measure liquids or other substances.

Example

I filled the canful of water and carried it to the garden.

Conversation

I just bought a new can of paint for the project.

How much did you get?

It's a full canful, so it should be enough.

Great! That should cover the whole room easily.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Canful → It is formed from "can" (from Old English "canne", meaning a container for liquids) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "canful" means the amount that a can can hold, or full of what a can contains.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'can' as a container and '-ful' meaning full of — so a 'canful' is the amount that fills a can.

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