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Cancel for Dummies

verb

pronunciation: 'kænsəl

What does Cancel really mean?

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Hey there! So, the word "cancel" can mean a few different things depending on the context. One way to think about it is when you have plans to do something, but then you decide not to do it anymore.

So, let's say you had plans to go to the movies with a friend, but then you changed your mind and didn't end up going. You could say that you "cancelled" your movie plans. It's kind of like hitting the "undo" button on something you were going to do.

Another way to think about "cancel" is when something is stopped, or no longer allowed to happen. Like if you have a subscription to a magazine, but then you decide you don't want it anymore, you might "cancel" your subscription. Or if a TV show gets taken off the air and is no longer being made, you could say that it got "cancelled."

So, "cancel" is all about stopping or undoing something that was going to happen. Whether it's plans, subscriptions, or events, when something gets cancelled, it just means it's not going to happen anymore. It's like crossing something off your to-do list, but in a bigger way. Cool, right?

I hope that helps you understand what "cancel" means! Let me know if you have any more questions.

Revised and Fact checked by Mia Harris on 2023-11-09 18:41:11

Cancel In a sentece

Learn how to use Cancel inside a sentece

  • I have to cancel my dentist appointment because I'm feeling sick.
  • The airline canceled my flight due to bad weather.
  • I want to cancel my subscription to the magazine because I don't read it anymore.
  • I need to cancel my gym membership because I don't have enough time to go.
  • The movie theater had to cancel the show because of technical difficulties.