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We didn't give up

🇬🇧 UK //wiː ˈdɪd.ənt ɡɪv ʌp// 🇺🇸 US //wi ˈdɪdnt ɡɪv ʌp//

Meaning of We didn't give up

To stop trying to achieve something.

In simple words: We stopped trying.

We didn't give up in a sentence

• Even though the task was hard, we didn't give up.
• They wanted to win, so they didn't give up in the last minutes.
• When faced with obstacles, we didn't give up on our dreams.
• We knew it was tough, but we didn't give up trying to improve.
• Despite the difficulties, we didn't give up, and we succeeded.

How to use We didn't give up

Use 'give up' in both formal and informal contexts to indicate stopping an effort. Avoid when discussing something positive.

Grammar pattern

give up + object

Memory hint

Imagine throwing away a trophy after losing - you didn't 'give up'.

Related words

Collocations with We didn't give up

• give up hope
• give up fighting
• give up easily
• give up alcohol
• give up control

Synonyms for We didn't give up

• quit
• abandon
• surrender
• relinquish
• cease

Common mistakes with We didn't give up

• Confusing 'give up' with 'give in' - they have different meanings.
• Using 'give up' in a positive context.
• Using the wrong verb form with 'give up'.

Frequently asked questions about We didn't give up

What does We didn't give up mean?

We stopped trying.

What is the definition of We didn't give up?

To stop trying to achieve something.

How do you use We didn't give up in a sentence?

Even though the task was hard, we didn't give up.

Can you give another example of We didn't give up?

They wanted to win, so they didn't give up in the last minutes.

What are synonyms for We didn't give up?

Common alternatives include quit, abandon, surrender, relinquish, cease.

What words go with We didn't give up?

It commonly pairs with give up hope, give up fighting, give up easily, give up alcohol, give up control.

What are common mistakes when using We didn't give up?

Confusing 'give up' with 'give in' - they have different meanings. Using 'give up' in a positive context. Using the wrong verb form with 'give up'.

How do you pronounce We didn't give up?

US: //wi ˈdɪdnt ɡɪv ʌp//, UK: //wiː ˈdɪd.ənt ɡɪv ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We didn't give up?

Use 'give up' in both formal and informal contexts to indicate stopping an effort. Avoid when discussing something positive.