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cancel

/ˈkænsəl/
verb★Intermediate
formal

to decide that something planned or previously arranged will not happen

The concert was canceled due to bad weather.

💼Business
formal

to officially stop or end something, such as a contract or a subscription

The company canceled the contract due to non-payment.

Collocations

cancel outto make something ineffective or uselesscancel something withto compensate for something

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

cancel cultureidiom
the practice of publicly criticizing or boycotting someone or something

💡Pro Tip

Usage tip

Remember to use 'cancel' in formal situations, especially in business or official contexts.

⚡Gold Rule

Grammar rule

Use 'cancel' with a direct object, e.g., 'cancel the meeting'.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'canceller', from Latin 'cancellare', meaning 'to strike out'

📝Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 'cancel' with 'delete', which typically refers to removing digital information.

Word Breakdown

can-
to make something void
root
+
-cel
to make something void
root
✎ Noted on May 23, 2026EN → EN

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