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cancelled vs canceled

Both 'cancelled' and 'canceled' are correct spellings in English. 'Cancelled' is more commonly used in British English, while 'canceled' is more common in American English. The choice between the two spellings depends on the variety of English being used.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 1416 views

cancelled

This is a correct spelling in British English.

Use 'cancelled' in British English to indicate that an event or arrangement has been called off or terminated.

Examples:

The flight was cancelled due to bad weather.
The concert was cancelled at the last minute.

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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
terminated
scrapped
abandoned
nixed

canceled

This is a correct spelling in American English.

Use 'canceled' in American English to indicate that an event or arrangement has been called off or terminated.

Examples:

The meeting was canceled because of a scheduling conflict.
The game was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

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In American English, the verb cancel is usually inflected canceled and canceling —with one l. This is not a rule, however, and exceptions are easily found.
His sincere apology canceled his sarcastic remark. 5. Accounting. to close (an account) by crediting or paying all outstanding charges: He plans to cancel his ...
Feb 24, 2014 ... Canceled is more common in American English, and cancelled is more common in British English, but these aren't hard-and-fast rules as you ...
canceled (not comparable). US standard spelling of cancelled. Retrieved from " http://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=canceled&oldid=32141824".

Alternatives:

called off
terminated
scrapped
abandoned
nixed

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