Begin and Cancel

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Begin

Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).
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Cancel is an antonym for begin.
Nearby Word: beginning

Cancel

Cancel verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).
Usage example: please call to cancel your appointment with the dentist if you can't make it
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Begin is an antonym for cancel in erase topic.
Nearby Words: canceled, cancellation, canceling, cancelling, cancelled
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Common collocations

project begin project cancel project
play begin play cancel play
attack begin attack cancel attack
race begin race cancel race
Other words: dash, turn, system, series, show, episode, time, game, fight, invasion, mission, war, plans, attacks.

Both words in one sentence

  • But some series decide to end the show on their own terms, long before the network decides to cancel them and before the fans begin to tire of them.
    Source: Finale Season
  • Tabletop Game / Monster of the Week Luck Manipulation Mechanic: All Hunters begin their careers with seven "Luck Points", which they can spend to replace a botched skill roll with an automatic success (or cancel out all harm taken from a single source).
    Source: Tabletop Game / Monster of the Week
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