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quits Synonyms
Another word for quits
Choosing another word for quits depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To leave a job, school, or position permanently (third-person singular simple present of quit).
Usage Example
"If she resigns her corporate job this month, she plans to start her own design studio."
Strongest
resigns
leaves
Strong
steps down
retires
• 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 stops working right in the middle of a large print job."
Strongest
stops
ceases
gives up
Strong
discontinues
abandons
halts
• 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 even."
Strongest
even
square
Strong
level
settled
Opposites of quits
The opposite of quits shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
continues
stays
indebted
persists
carries on
keeps on
remains
owing
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Quits. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/quits