To cancel someone is to stop supporting them or their work. This means no longer reading what they write, listening to or watching what they create, or enjoying what they produce.

While both canceled and cancelled are acceptable for the past tense of cancel, the version with one L is more common in American English, and the version with two L's is more common in British English.

CANCEL definition: to make void, as a contract or other obligation; annul: to cancel a magazine subscription. See examples of cancel used in a sentence.

To decide or announce that (a planned or scheduled event) will not take place, especially with no intention of holding it at a later time: cancel a picnic; cancel a soccer game.

CANCEL definition: 1. to decide that an organized event will not happen, or to stop an order for goods or services…. Learn more.

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CANCEL meaning: 1. to decide that an organized event will not happen, or to stop an order for goods or services…. Learn more.

Dec 28, 2025 · Cancell or cancel explained clearly. Learn the correct spelling, British vs American rules, examples, FAQs, and expert usage advice.

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To cancel means to call off or postpone indefinitely. Which is probably what you would do if the hotel you were planning to stay in has an infestation of bedbugs.