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Pronunciation: [/ˈkæn.sl̩/]

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cancel: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use cancel in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “transactions”

(verb) to decide that an organized event will not happen, or to stop a payment that had been arranged. It's like erasing something that was supposed to take place.

Example

The concert was canceled due to bad weather.

Example

They did not cancel their trip, even though it was raining.

Example

Did they cancel the reservation for the restaurant?

Context: “plans”

(verb) to decide that an arranged activity or event will not happen. It's like calling off something you had planned.

Example

She canceled her appointment at the last minute.

Example

They did not cancel the meeting despite the unexpected delay.

Example

Why did they cancel the party?

Context: “subscriptions”

(verb) to stop or discontinue a regular arrangement for a service such as a magazine, a delivery, or a membership. It's like ending something you had signed up for regularly.

Example

She canceled her gym membership because she wasn't using it.

Example

He was upset when he forgot to cancel the auto-renewal of his magazine subscription.

Example

Did you remember to cancel the free trial before it starts charging?

How to pronounce cancel

Pronunciation: [/ˈkæn.sl̩/]

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