Cancel Definition & Meaning
cancel
- noun
- a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat
- verb
- postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled; "Call off the engagement"; "cancel the dinner party"; "we had to scrub our vacation plans"; "scratch that meeting--the chair is ill"
- make up for; "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"
- declare null and void; make ineffective; "Cancel the election results"; "strike down a law"
- remove or make invisible; "Please delete my name from your list"
- make invalid for use; "cancel cheques or tickets"
"Cancel" in song lyrics
See how cancel is used in real songs:
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"The amplified sample, will trample, the leading cancel"
GZA/Genius — Amplified Sample -
"And all suckers like a magazine I cancel"
Kool Rock Jay and the DJ Slice — Suckers to the Side -
"So he can drive me home, I'm hoping he don't cancel"
MF Grimm — My House
Words that rhyme with cancel
Usage tips for "cancel"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cancel" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cancel to find words that pair well.
Use "cancel" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does cancel mean?
- a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled; "Call off the engagement"; "cancel the dinner party"; "we had to scrub our vacation plans"; "scratch that meeting--the chair is ill" make up for; "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength" declare null and void; make ineffective; "Cancel the election results"; "strike down a law" remove or make invisible; "Please delete my name from your list" make invalid for use
- What part of speech is cancel?
- Cancel is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does cancel have?
- Cancel has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).