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Cancelled - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

cancelled

/ˈkænsəld/ /ˈkænsəld/

Definition:

Called off or annulled, typically an event or arrangement.

Synonyms:

called off, scrapped, abandoned, revoked

Part of Speech:

verb, adjective

Antonyms:

confirmed, scheduled

Common Collocations:

cancelled flight, cancelled meeting, cancelled order, cancelled subscription

Derivatives:

cancellation, cancelling

Usage Tips:

Use "cancelled" for events or plans that were called off; double "l" is standard in British spelling.

Common Phrases:

cancelled at the last minute, cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, cancelled out (as in neutralizing)

Etymology:

From Latin "cancellare," meaning to cross out or make void.

Examples:

  • 1. The concert was cancelled due to heavy rain.
  • 2. She cancelled her gym membership yesterday.
  • 3. Our flight got cancelled unexpectedly.
  • 4. He cancelled the meeting without warning.

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