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quit

The word “quit” has 1 syllable: quit

It's pronounced as /kwɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for quit?

In the thesaurus, “quit” has 264 synonyms and 97 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quit along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for quit

Antonyms for quit

  • abide
  • act up
  • actuate
  • advance
  • allow
  • approach
  • arrive
  • battle
  • begin
  • breast
  • carry on
  • close
  • combat
  • come
  • come in
  • commence
  • complete
  • confront
  • contend
  • continue
  • counter
  • cut up
  • defy
  • do
  • draw out
  • drive
  • dwell
  • encumbered
  • enter
  • extend
  • face
  • fight
  • finish
  • go
  • handicapped
  • hang in
  • hang on
  • harbor
  • have
  • hindered
  • hit
  • hobbled
  • hold
  • hold off
  • hold on
  • impel
  • initiate
  • join
  • keep
  • keep up
  • land
  • lodge
  • maintain
  • meet
  • misbehave
  • misconduct
  • near
  • object
  • oppose
  • own
  • persevere
  • persist
  • possess
  • preserve
  • proceed
  • progress
  • prolong
  • propel
  • protract
  • pursue
  • reach
  • reclaim
  • redeem
  • remain
  • renew
  • reopen
  • repel
  • repudiate
  • rescue
  • reserve
  • resist
  • restart
  • resume
  • retain
  • rise
  • run on
  • save
  • settle
  • show up
  • start
  • stay
  • stir
  • tarry
  • thwart
  • turn up
  • withhold
  • withstand

Meanings of quit

  • verb
    1. To pay (a debt, fine etc.).
    2. To repay (someone) for (something).
    3. To repay, pay back (a good deed, injury etc.).
    4. To conduct or acquit (oneself); to behave (in a specified way).
    5. To carry through; to go through to the end.
    6. To set at rest; to free, as from anything harmful or oppressive; to relieve; to clear; to liberate.
    7. To release from obligation, accusation, penalty, etc.; to absolve; to acquit.
    8. To abandon, renounce (a thing).
    9. To leave (a place).
    10. To resign from (a job, office, position, etc.).
    11. To stop, give up (an activity) (usually gerund or verbal noun).
    12. To close (an application).
  • adjective
    1. (usually followed by of) Released from obligation, penalty, etc; free, clear, or rid.
  • noun
    1. Any of numerous species of small passerine birds native to tropical America.

Example Sentences

  • She decided to quit her job and pursue her passion for art.
  • If you quit now, you'll never know what you could have achieved.
  • He promised himself he would quit smoking for good this time.
  • Despite the challenges, she refused to quit and continued to strive for success.
  • Sometimes it's okay to quit something that no longer brings you joy or fulfillment.

On this page you'll find 361 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quit, such as: abandon, abate, abdicate, abide, abjure, abolish, abort.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abandon

abandoned

abdicate

abdicated

back away

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