Synonyms for

Quit

Verb / kwɪt / Another word for quit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to stop doing something, especially something that is bad or harmful

Synonyms & similar words

dropout foreswear continue renounce leaveoffice takeleave throwinthetowel resign stepdown cease dropbythewayside enter giveup stop throwin layoff fallbythewayside chuckupthesponge stay takeoffice depart discontinue relinquish stop end cease forfeit surrender resign abandon forsake leave retire withdraw desist halt terminate finish complete conclude

Synonyms by register

Formal

resign cease discontinue terminate

Informal

bail split chuck it give up drop out

Literary

forswear renounce abjure

Antonyms

continue persist remain stay persevere endure keep going

Common collocations

  • quit your job
  • quit smoking
  • quit playing
  • quit complaining
  • quit the team
  • quit now
  • quit the habit

Word family

noun quit
verb quit

Usage note

While 'quit' can be used formally, it is often considered informal. For formal contexts, consider 'resign' or 'cease'.

Example sentences

  1. I want to quit smoking.
  2. She decided to quit her job and travel the world.
  3. He told his coach that he was going to quit the team.
  4. I can't quit now, I'm almost finished.
  5. I need to quit procrastinating and finish my homework.

Quotes

  • Winners never quit, and quitters never win. - Vince Lombardi
  • It's always too early to quit. - Norman Vincent Peale
  • Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever. - Lance Armstrong

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