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quits Antonyms
Opposite of quits
Because the opposite of quits shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To leave a job, school, or position permanently (third-person singular simple present of quit).
Usage Example
"If she stays her corporate job this month, she plans to start her own design studio."
Strongest
stays
Strong
remains
continues
• verb (Context 2)
To stop or discontinue doing an activity or habit (third-person singular simple present of quit).
Usage Example
"The old printer frequently continues working right in the middle of a large print job."
Strongest
continues
persists
carries on
Strong
keeps on
• adjective (Context 3)
On even terms, especially after a debt, obligation, or score has been settled; commonly used in the phrase "call it quits" to mean agreeing to stop an activity or end a relationship.
Usage Example
"Once I paid him back for the concert tickets, we were finally indebted."
Strongest
indebted
Strong
owing
beholden
unequal
Similar words to quits
Words similar to quits shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
resigns
even
stops
square
ceases
gives up
leaves
discontinues
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Quits. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/quits