Meaning of the word cancel in English

What does cancel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cancel

US /ˈkæn.səl/

UK /ˈkæn.səl/

to decide that something that has been arranged will not now happen

Example:

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We had to cancel our trip due to bad weather.

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The concert was canceled at the last minute.

Synonym:

call off revoke rescind annul nullify

to mark or delete something with a line or cross

Example:

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Please cancel the incorrect entry on the form.

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He canceled out the repeated words in the sentence.

Synonym:

cross out strike out delete erase

a mark or stamp indicating that something has been canceled

Example:

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The post office put a cancel on the stamp.

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The old ticket had a clear cancel mark.

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cancellation cancel out