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cancelled

Pronunciation: [ˈkænsəld]

Word

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

Context: “events”

(verb) to stop something from happening or to say that it will not take place anymore. If a concert is cancelled, it means you can’t go to it anymore.

Example

The school cancelled classes for the snow day.

Example

The event was not cancelled and everyone enjoyed it.

Example

Was the game cancelled because of the rain?

Context: “status”

(adjective) describing something that has been officially stopped or made inactive. For example, if a subscription is cancelled, it means you will no longer be using that service.

Example

Her subscription to the magazine is cancelled, so she no longer receives it.

Example

The service is not cancelled, and you can continue using it.

Example

Is your subscription really cancelled?

Context: “air travel”

(adjective) used about a flight that will not happen. When a flight is cancelled, the plane does not fly, and passengers need to find another flight.

Example

Our flight was cancelled because of the snowstorm.

Example

The flight to Paris is not cancelled; it is only delayed.

Example

What should I do if my flight is cancelled?

How to pronounce cancelled

Pronunciation: [ˈkænsəld]

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Sets with this word

  • Level A2

    Arrival

    Land, pass immigration and customs and leave the airport: English words for arrivals, baggage claim, lost luggage, shuttles and taxis, with audio.

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  • Level A2

    Waiting for your flight

    Read the departure screens, find your gate and understand delays: English words for the waiting area and boarding, with audio.

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