can&tin=(difference)

[crystal86]

Hi every body:

Could you tell me if there is a difference between a can and
a tin?

Thanks...

[Rusty]

Hi every body:

Could you tell me if there is a difference between a can and
a tin?

Thanks...
Can is American English. Tin is British English. They refer to the same object.

[crystal86]

Good evening, Rusty

Which one do you think I should choose?

( a packet - a carton ) of rice

( a bottle - a carton - a can ) of sauce

( a bar - a packet - a carton ) of butter

many thanks

[Rusty]

Good evening, Rusty

Which one do you think I should choose?

( a packet - a carton ) of rice

( a bottle - a carton - a can ) of sauce

( a bar - a packet - a carton ) of butter

many thanks


( a packet - a carton ) of rice (Rice usually comes in packages, bags or boxes. A carton contains several smaller containers).

( a bottle - a carton - a can ) of sauce. (Sauce is sold in both bottles and cans).

( a bar - a packet - a carton ) of butter. (Butter is sold by the pound. In America there are four sticks of butter in a box, but we do not say "a box of butter." We call it a pound of butter).

[crystal86]

Thank you, Rusty
:) I wish whenever you ask a question, find an answer.

[Lucretia]

Hello,

Funny, there's also a tin can. :)

[Rusty]

Hello,

Funny, there's also a tin can. :)
Yes, that's a can made of tin.

[galka]

Yes, that's a can made of tin.
And what is the difference between can and may?

[Rusty]

And what is the difference between can and may?
Basically, can means having ability. May gives permission, or expresses possibility.