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Quit

Kwiht

/ˈkwɪt/

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quit

Dictionary meaning

To give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope.

Examples

  • The team was down a player but would not quit.
  • I quit the bar at around one in the morning.

Synonyms: give up

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