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CANCEL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Cancel.

How to pronounce cancel:

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Cancel - as a noun

A notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
natural

Cancel - as a verb

Postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

Example: "Call off the engagement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call offscratchscrub

Make up for

Example: "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offsetset off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
balanceequilibrateequilibriseequilibrize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Declare null and void; make ineffective

Example: "Cancel the election results"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strike down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjudgedeclarehold
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remove or make invisible

Example: "Please delete my name from your list"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delete
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
removetakewithdraw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make invalid for use

Example: "Cancel cheques or tickets"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
invalidate

Example Sentences

"I need to cancel my appointment with the doctor."
"They decided to cancel the event due to bad weather."
"Please cancel my subscription to the magazine."
"I'm sorry, but I have to cancel our dinner plans for tonight."
"The airline canceled our flight without any explanation."
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Word Game Points

Is CANCEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cancel is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CANCEL has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is CANCEL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cancel is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CANCEL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CANCEL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cancel is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CANCEL has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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