B2noun 1K

Cancer

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkænsə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkænsər/"]/

Meaning of Cancer

a serious disease in which growths of cells, also called cancers, form in the body and kill normal body cells. The disease often causes death.

In simple words: A serious disease where cells in the body grow wrongly and can spread.

Cancer in a sentence

• She is raising awareness about cancer through her charity work.
• The doctor diagnosed him with skin cancer last week.
• Some people believe that certain diets can help prevent cancer.
• In astrology, Cancer is represented by a crab and is associated with emotions.
• As a Cancer, she is known for her sensitivity and intuition.

How to use Cancer

This term is often used in medical contexts. It's appropriate in formal discussions but can also be used informally when talking about health. Avoid using it lightly or in trivial contexts due to its seriousness.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'can-cer' like a 'can's error,' representing a fault in cells that shouldn't be there.

Related words

Collocations with Cancer

• breast
• cervical
• colon
• have
• suffer from
• contract
• spread
• occur
• recur
• cell
• patient
• sufferer
• a battle against cancer
• a struggle against cancer
• cancer of the cervix

Synonyms for Cancer

• tumor
• malignancy
• neoplasm
• carcinoma
• ontogenesis

Opposites of Cancer

• health
• wellness

Common mistakes with Cancer

• Confused with 'canser', a common misspelling.
• Using 'cancers' when referring to different types, the correct form is 'types of cancer'.
• Misunderstanding as a singular noun only; it can be part of compound terms like 'breast cancer' or 'lung cancer'.

Frequently asked questions about Cancer

What does Cancer mean?

A serious disease where cells in the body grow wrongly and can spread.

What is the definition of Cancer?

a serious disease in which growths of cells, also called cancers, form in the body and kill normal body cells. The disease often causes death.

How do you use Cancer in a sentence?

She is raising awareness about cancer through her charity work.

Can you give another example of Cancer?

The doctor diagnosed him with skin cancer last week.

What are synonyms for Cancer?

Common alternatives include tumor, malignancy, neoplasm, carcinoma, ontogenesis.

What is the opposite of Cancer?

Opposite meanings include health, wellness.

What words go with Cancer?

It commonly pairs with breast, cervical, colon, have, suffer from, contract, spread, occur, recur, cell, patient, sufferer, a battle against cancer, a struggle against cancer, cancer of the cervix.

What are common mistakes when using Cancer?

Confused with 'canser', a common misspelling. Using 'cancers' when referring to different types, the correct form is 'types of cancer'. Misunderstanding as a singular noun only; it can be part of compound terms like 'breast cancer' or 'lung cancer'.

How do you pronounce Cancer?

US: /["/ˈkænsər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkænsə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cancer?

This term is often used in medical contexts. It's appropriate in formal discussions but can also be used informally when talking about health. Avoid using it lightly or in trivial contexts due to its seriousness.

What CEFR level is Cancer?

"Cancer" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.