quit
adjective · verb · noun
Simple meaning
Released from obligation.
Pronunciation
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kwitIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkwɪt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
usually followed by of
Released from obligation, penalty, etc; free, clear, or rid.
verb
Go away or leave
transitive
To leave (a place).
transitive
To set at rest; to free, as from anything harmful or oppressive; to relieve; to clear; to liberate.
transitive
To release from obligation, accusation, penalty, etc.; to absolve; to acquit.
transitive
To abandon, renounce (a thing).
noun
Any of numerous species of small passerine birds native to tropical America.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Released from obligation, penalty, etc; free, clear, or rid.
Used this way, quit is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in ethics or values contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Clear and precise
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Where it naturally appears
- Ethics/values
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- “Quit teasing your little brother.”verb
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Synonyms
Sense: go away or leave
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