canceled
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈkæn.səld/
KK: /ˈkæn.səld/
adjective
Definition
Not taking place or no longer scheduled to happen.
Example
The event was canceled due to bad weather.
Conversation
Did you hear that the concert got canceled?
Really? I was looking forward to it!
Yeah, I saw it on social media this morning.
That's such a bummer; I hope they reschedule it soon.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
aborted
voided
nullified
Antonyms
confirmed
valid
active
verb
Definition
To stop something from happening or to decide that something will not take place.
Example
The event was canceled due to bad weather.
Tense Forms
Past: canceled
Past Participle: canceled
Conversation
Did you hear that the concert got canceled this weekend?
Yeah, I saw that on social media. What a bummer!
I was really looking forward to it.
Root Explanation
Canceled → It is formed from 'cancel' (from Latin 'cancellare', meaning to cross out or to make void) and '-ed' (a suffix indicating past tense). The word 'canceled' means that something has been crossed out or made void in the past.
Memory Tip
Think of 'crossing out' something to remember that 'canceled' means it has been made void or no longer valid.
Visually Confused Words
chanceled
uncanceled
uncancelled
concealed
channeled
chancel
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