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Cancel
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Simple meaning
What does Cancel mean?
Cancel means to stop something that was planned.
Dictionary definition
to decide that something planned will not happen, or to stop an order, service, or action.
Example sentences
Cancel in a sentence
easy
We had to cancel the picnic because of rain.
medium
She called to cancel her appointment.
hard
The school decided to cancel the outdoor event after the storm warning.
Synonyms
Words like Cancel
stopTo end or prevent something from continuing.
call offTo cancel a planned event.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Cancel word family
Base word
cancel
verb
cancel
Base form.
verb
cancels
Cancels now or often.
verb
canceled
Canceled in the past.
verb
canceling
Canceling now.
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Quick practice
Try Cancel
Practice 1
What does cancel mean?
Cancel means to decide that a planned event, order, or action will not happen.
Practice 2
Which phrase is closest in meaning to cancel?
To call off an event means to cancel it.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses cancel correctly?
A game can be canceled if bad weather stops it from happening.
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