quitting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of leaving or giving up a job, position, or activity.

  - "John decided to quit his job due to personal reasons."
  - "After years of dedication, the athlete finally quit the sport due to injury."

• Verb

  The act of ceasing to exist or operate.

  - "The company went bankrupt and had to quit its operations."
  - "The old car finally quit on the side of the road."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quitting
biting , writing , fighting , tightening , brightening , sighting , igniting , exciting , exciting , frightening , lightening , sighting , righting , tightening , twiting

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Variants

List of all variants of quitting that leads to same result
quit , quits , quitted , quitting , quiet quitting , force quit , force quits , force quitting , force-quit , force-quits , force-quitting , quiet quit , quiet quits , quiet quitted , quietly quit , quietly quits , quietly quitting , rage quit , rage quitted , rage quits , rage quitting , rage-quit , rage-quitted , rage-quits , rage-quitting , ragequit , ragequitted , ragequits , ragequitting

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Forms

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quit (verb): to leave or give up, quit (noun): the act of quitting, quits (plural): the past tense and past participle of quit

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Etymology

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The word 'quit' comes from the Old English word 'cwitan', which means 'to leave' or 'to yield'. It has been used in English since the 13th century.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest recorded human quit claim was filed in 1852, and it was for 13 million acres of land in California?

2. Quitting is not always a negative thing. Sometimes, it can be a necessary step towards personal growth and self-improvement.

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Related Concepts

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1. Resignation: The formal act of giving up a position or job, often with notice.

2. Retirement: The act of leaving one's job or career permanently, often due to age or health reasons.

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Culture

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Quitting has been a common theme in literature, particularly in novels and short stories. It is often used to explore themes of personal growth, self-discovery, and the human condition. In art, quitting can be represented through various mediums, such as painting, sculpture, and photography. In music, quitting is a common theme in songs about breaking up or leaving a relationship.

How to Memorize "quitting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself walking away from a situation or job that no longer serves you.
   - Visualize the feeling of relief and freedom that comes with quitting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quit' with the idea of taking control of your life and making a change.
   - Think of quitting as a positive step towards personal growth and self-improvement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Q-U-I-T' to remember the definition of the word: Quitting is the act of leaving or giving up.

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