Synonyms

  cancel (to end an agreement or arrangement): I’ll call the hotel to cancel my reservation. annul formal (to state that something is no longer legally valid): They want to annul their marriage. revoke formal (to officially end a law, decision, or promise): if you get another speeding ticket, your …

benefit (a good or useful result or effect): I do this for your benefit more than mine. good (something that is useful to a person or situation): The social workers do a lot of good. advantage (a thing that makes someone or something better or more useful): He had the advantage of being …

  well (in good health): I’m very well, thank you. healthy (in good health): Boil the bones, and the broth will keep you healthy. all right informal (not ill, not hurt): Jane was ill, but she is all right now. fine not used before a noun (in good health or reasonably …

  wrong (not correct, not right): The answer is wrong. incorrect (not correct, not true): You have incorrect information. false (not true): The report about the earthquake was false. untrue (not true): Her statement is completely untrue. in error (not correct; mistaken): She has admitted that she was in error. mistaken (to …

  useful (good and helpful for a practical purpose): This tool is useful for gardening. handy informal (easy to use or handle; useful): It’s quite a handy little toolbox. This cardboard box may come in handy. practical (useful or suitable): I need some practical advice on which car to buy. of use (useful): …