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Is the word can a state of being verb?

No, "can" is not a state of being verb.

State of being verbs describe a state of existence or condition. They are often used to describe qualities, feelings, or relationships. Some common examples include:

* be (am, is, are, was, were, been, being)

* seem

* appear

* feel

* look

* sound

* taste

* smell

"Can" is a modal verb. Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express modality, which is a speaker's attitude or opinion about the possibility, necessity, or permission of an action. They are used to express:

* Ability: *I can swim.*

* Permission: *You can leave now.*

* Possibility: *It can rain tomorrow.*

* Request: *Can you help me?*

Therefore, "can" is not a state of being verb but a modal verb that expresses ability, permission, possibility, or request.

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