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quit is the dictionary form of quiter Definition of quit
1
[ verb ] put an end to a state or an activity

Synonyms

stop cease discontinue lay_off give_up

Examples

"Quit teasing your little brother"

2
[ verb ] go away or leave

Synonyms

take_leave depart

3
[ verb ] give up or retire from a position

Synonyms

step_down resign leave_office

Examples

"The Secretary of the Navy will leave office next month" "The chairman resigned over the financial scandal"

4
[ verb ] turn away from; give up

Synonyms

renounce relinquish foreswear

Examples

"I am foreswearing women forever"

5
[ adjective ] (usually followed by `of') released from something onerous (especially an obligation or duty)

Synonyms

rid

Examples

"quit of all further responsibility for their safety" "well rid of him"

6
[ verb ] give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat

Synonyms

give_up drop_out throw_in throw_in_the_towel fall_by_the_wayside drop_by_the_wayside chuck_up_the_sponge leave

Examples

"In the second round, the challenger gave up"

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