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Wordabulary

cancel

Pronunciation
Verb A1 Beginner

Quick answer

To officially stop something that was planned from happening.

"They had to cancel the picnic because of the sudden rainstorm."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

call off abort

Antonyms

confirm proceed

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "They had to _____ the picnic because of the sudden rainstorm."

Answer: cancel

In your own words, what does "cancel" mean?

To officially stop something that was planned from happening.

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