Synonyms for

Quits

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

Definition

to stop doing something or to end a relationship or agreement

Synonyms & similar words

renounce depart foreswear stop quit relinquish cease continue enter discontinue stay resign stop cease end resign retire surrender yield abandon conclude discontinue finish halt terminate

Synonyms by register

Formal

ceases discontinues abandons relinquishes

Informal

bails dips skips cuts out

Literary

abjures renounces forsakes

Antonyms

continues persists proceeds endures maintains carries on

Common collocations

  • calls it quits
  • quits the job
  • quits smoking
  • quits playing
  • quits the team
  • quits his post

Word family

noun quit
verb quit

Usage note

The phrase 'call it quits' is a common idiom meaning to stop doing something. 'Quit' as a noun is less common and often refers to a period of inactivity.

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Example sentences

  1. I decided to quit my job and start my own business.
  2. After a long argument, they finally decided to call it quits.
  3. She asked him to quit smoking for his health.
  4. He quit the team because he didn't like his coach.
  5. I will never quit trying until I achieve my goal.

Quotes

  • If you want to quit, fine, but you can't do it because you think it'll make Mom and Dad happy. - Lauren Oliver
  • Winners never quit, and quitters never win. - Vince Lombardi
  • Quitting is not the answer. Life is not fair, but you have to keep going and push through tough times. - Demi Lovato

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