Question

vocabulary: multiple-meaning words
identify the meaning of the underlined word.
i can swim faster than my younger brother.
to be able to
a container

Explanation:

In the sentence "I can swim faster than my younger brother", the word "can" is used as a modal verb. The function of modal verbs is to express ability, possibility, permission, etc. Here, it expresses the ability of the subject "I" to swim. The phrase "to be able to" also expresses the meaning of ability, which is consistent with the usage of "can" in this context. While "a container" has nothing to do with the meaning of "can" in this sentence.

Answer:

to be able to