Word CANCEL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

cancel

🇺🇸 [ˈkænsəl]

Meanings

To call off or annul something that was previously planned, such as an event, order, or subscription. Cancelling usually means stopping something before it happens or reversing a previous decision.

Examples

• They had to cancel the meeting because of the storm.
• I need to cancel my appointment for tomorrow.
• The concert was canceled due to bad weather.

Synonyms

call off • abort • terminate

Antonyms

continue • proceed • confirm