B1verb 1K

Quit

🇬🇧 UK /["/kwɪt/","/kwɪts/","/ˈkwɪtɪd/","/ˈkwɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kwɪt/","/kwɪts/","/ˈkwɪtɪd/","/ˈkwɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Quit

to leave your job, school, etc.

In simple words: To stop doing something or leave a job.

Quit in a sentence

• She decided to quit her job and pursue her passion for painting.
• He had to quit smoking for the sake of his health.
• They wanted to quit the game after losing three rounds in a row.
• If you feel overwhelmed, it's okay to quit and take a break.
• She was told to quit making excuses and start taking responsibility.
• He decided to quit and not participate in the discussion any longer.
• They might quit if the conditions do not improve.
• You can’t just quit as soon as things get tough.

How to use Quit

Use 'quit' in contexts where someone stops an activity, like a job or a habit. It's usually more neutral; avoid using it in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

quit + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'kit' — imagine packing up your things and walking away.

Related words

Collocations with Quit

• altogether
• abruptly
• suddenly
• try to
• decide to
• be ready to
• as
• over
• give notice to quit
• issue notice to quit
• know when to quit
• altogether
• abruptly
• suddenly
• try to
• decide to
• be ready to
• as
• over
• give notice to quit
• issue notice to quit
• know when to quit
• altogether
• abruptly
• suddenly
• try to
• decide to
• be ready to
• as
• over
• give notice to quit
• issue notice to quit
• know when to quit

Synonyms for Quit

• stop
• cease
• terminate
• resign
• desist

Opposites of Quit

• continue
• persist
• resume

Common mistakes with Quit

• 'Quit' is sometimes confused with 'give up', but 'quit' implies ending something permanently.
• 'Quit' is often incorrectly used with 'on' when indicating stopping a habit; it should be 'quit smoking', not 'quit on smoking'.
• Learners might misuse tenses, saying 'I quitted' instead of 'I quit'.

Frequently asked questions about Quit

What does Quit mean?

To stop doing something or leave a job.

What is the definition of Quit?

to leave your job, school, etc.

How do you use Quit in a sentence?

She decided to quit her job and pursue her passion for painting.

Can you give another example of Quit?

He had to quit smoking for the sake of his health.

What are synonyms for Quit?

Common alternatives include stop, cease, terminate, resign, desist.

What is the opposite of Quit?

Opposite meanings include continue, persist, resume.

What words go with Quit?

It commonly pairs with altogether, abruptly, suddenly, try to, decide to, be ready to, as, over, give notice to quit, issue notice to quit, know when to quit, altogether, abruptly, suddenly, try to, decide to, be ready to, as, over, give notice to quit, issue notice to quit, know when to quit, altogether, abruptly, suddenly, try to, decide to, be ready to, as, over, give notice to quit, issue notice to quit, know when to quit.

What are common mistakes when using Quit?

'Quit' is sometimes confused with 'give up', but 'quit' implies ending something permanently. 'Quit' is often incorrectly used with 'on' when indicating stopping a habit; it should be 'quit smoking', not 'quit on smoking'. Learners might misuse tenses, saying 'I quitted' instead of 'I quit'.

How do you pronounce Quit?

US: /["/kwɪt/","/kwɪts/","/ˈkwɪtɪd/","/ˈkwɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kwɪt/","/kwɪts/","/ˈkwɪtɪd/","/ˈkwɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Quit?

Use 'quit' in contexts where someone stops an activity, like a job or a habit. It's usually more neutral; avoid using it in very formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Quit?

"Quit" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.