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Meaning of cancelled
The primary meaning of the word "cancelled" refers to something that has been stopped or ended, often due to a decision or circumstance.
Etymology of cancelled
The word "cancelled" has its roots in the Latin word "cancellare," which means "to cross out" or "to strike through," derived from "cancelli," the Latin word for "lattice" or "bars"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of crossing out or marking something as invalid
Synonyms
abandoned
annulled
axed
called off
discontinued
ditched
dropped
eliminated
erased
expunged
foiled
halted
invalidated
nullified
postponed
quashed
repealed
rescinded
reversed
revoked
scrapped
shelved
stopped
suspended
terminated
voided
withdrawn
Definitions
- The word "cancelled" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- + (of an event, activity, or plans) stopped or ended, typically due to a decision or circumstance
- + (of a debt, contract, or agreement) declared invalid or void
- + (of a stamp, ticket, or document) marked or stamped to show that it is no longer valid
Usage Examples
- The concert was cancelled due to the bad weather
- * The airline cancelled all flights to the affected area
- * The subscription was cancelled after the free trial period ended
Antonyms
confirmed
continued
maintained
preserved
prolonged
renewed
restored
resumed
retained
revived
sustained
upheld
validated
verified
approved
accepted
ratified
sanctioned
authorized