Quit

Quit is a verb that means to stop doing something, to leave a place, position, or activity, or to abandon a habit or responsibility. It often implies a voluntary decision to cease engagement in an action or commitment. The word can be used in both formal and informal contexts, referring to leaving a job, relationship, or activity, or stopping a behavior. It can also express the idea of giving up, either in a casual sense or when one decides not to continue trying.


Sentences Using “Quit”:

  1. After much thought, he decided to quit his job and pursue a new career path.
  2. She had to quit smoking after struggling with the habit for years.
  3. The athlete was forced to quit the race due to an injury.
  4. I can’t believe he quit the team after only a few months of training.
  5. He chose to quit his volunteering position to focus on his studies.
  6. She quit her long-standing position in the company to move to another city.
  7. I decided to quit complaining and make the best of the situation.
  8. Despite the challenges, he refused to quit and kept working towards his goals.
  9. After the argument, she decided to quit the conversation and walked away.
  10. Many people quit their unhealthy eating habits after watching the documentary.

Synonyms for “Quit”:

  • Leave
  • Resign
  • Depart
  • Cease
  • Abandon
  • Stop
  • Discontinue
  • Give up
  • Drop out
  • Exit

Antonyms for “Quit”:

  • Continue
  • Persist
  • Endure
  • Stay
  • Remain
  • Keep going
  • Proceed
  • Keep at it
  • Hang on
  • Stick with

Related Words:

  • Resign
  • Withdraw
  • Surrender
  • Relinquish
  • Abandon
  • Cease
  • Terminate
  • Disengage
  • Escape
  • Exit

Idiomatic Expressions:

  1. “Quit while you’re ahead” – To stop doing something before you encounter difficulties or failure, e.g., “He knew when to quit while he was ahead and left the game on a high note.”
  2. “Quit cold turkey” – To stop doing something abruptly, especially a habit, e.g., “He decided to quit cold turkey after years of smoking.”
  3. “Quit it” – A casual way to tell someone to stop doing something, e.g., “Quit it, you’re making everyone uncomfortable.”
  4. “Quit the habit” – To stop engaging in a particular routine or addiction, e.g., “She managed to quit the habit of biting her nails after years of trying.”
  5. “Quit your day job” – A humorous way to tell someone their hobby or side job is not good enough to replace their main job, e.g., “Nice try with the singing, but you might want to quit your day job.”
  6. “Quit on someone” – To stop supporting or abandoning someone, e.g., “Don’t quit on me now, we’ve come so far!”
  7. “Quit while you’re behind” – Stop before things get worse, e.g., “Maybe you should quit while you’re behind and avoid further embarrassment.”
  8. “Quit cold” – To stop doing something suddenly, e.g., “He quit cold after realizing how much time it was taking away from his family.”
  9. “Quit for good” – To leave something permanently, e.g., “After years of working in sales, he decided to quit for good and start his own business.”
  10. “Quit the scene” – To leave a situation or event, e.g., “I think it’s time to quit the scene; the party’s not as fun as it used to be.”
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