B2
abolish vs cancel
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| abolishverb/əˈbɑː.lɪʃ/ | Meaning to officially end a law, system or practice | Goes with abolish slavery | Example Britain abolished slavery in its colonies in 1833. |
| cancelverb/ˈkæn.səl/ | Meaning to decide that something planned will not happen, or to stop an order or booking | Goes with cancel a flight | Example The airline had to cancel all flights because of the typhoon. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The monarchy was formally after the referendum.