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cancelled vs cancel

Both 'cancelled' and 'cancel' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Cancelled' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'cancel,' while 'cancel' is the base form of the verb. 'Cancelled' is used when referring to an action that has already taken place, while 'cancel' is used when talking about the present or future actions.

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cancelled

This is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'cancel.'

Use 'cancelled' when referring to an action that has already taken place. For example, 'The event was cancelled due to bad weather.'

Examples:

The flight was cancelled due to technical issues.
She cancelled her subscription to the magazine.
The concert was cancelled at the last minute.
The meeting has been cancelled.
They have cancelled the order.

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In varieties of English from outside the U.S., including Canadian, British, and Australian English, cancelled and cancelling are the preferred spellings.
verb (used with object), canceled, canceling or (especially British) cancelled, .... But her teacher has to look after her sick mother and thus class is cancelled until ...
Verb[edit]. cancelled. simple past tense and past participle of cancel. The game was cancelled because of snow on the field.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Adj. 1. cancelled - (of events) no longer planned or scheduled; "the wedding is definitely off". off ...

Alternatives:

called off
scrapped
abandoned
terminated
nixed

cancel

This is the base form of the verb 'cancel.'

Use 'cancel' when talking about present or future actions. For example, 'I will cancel my appointment if I can't make it.'

Examples:

I need to cancel my reservation.
Please cancel the meeting for tomorrow.
He decided to cancel the project.
If you change your mind, you can cancel the order.
The company may cancel the event due to low attendance.

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Resize Image: Right click to cancel.
If there is any cancellation kindly cancel before 8days.
Somebody remind me to cancel my Ambien prescription.
Tell Rose to cancel my patients.
You should cancel dinner with Pam and them, too.
You can cancel your car insurance.
I completely forgot to call and cancel.
I had to cancel a date with Shauna Malwae-Tweep.
She promised to cancel her weekend plans.
I forgot to cancel my second follow-up text.
Perhaps I should cancel my weekend plans.
Only the faith can cancel the errors.
Members can cancel their membership at any time.
To remove completely the programme cancel manually the installation folder.
50% deposit. 30-day non-refundable cancel policy.
For feedback, help or cancel...
He had me cancel his Appropriations Committee meeting.
Feel free to cancel your holiday plans.
They want to cancel the interview.
Please cancel one month in advance.

Alternatives:

call off
abort
revoke
annul
nullify

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