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Uncommonquitting
The correct spelling is quitting.
How to pronounce quitting
verb
Say it like: Kwi-tti-ng
The correct spelling is quitting. To pay (a debt, fine etc.). For example: "After having to work overtime without being paid, I quit my job."
Usage Examples
“After having to work overtime without being paid, I quit my job.”
“John is planning to quit smoking.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To pay (a debt, fine etc.).
- 2.To repay (someone) for (something).
- 3.To repay, pay back (a good deed, injury etc.).
- 4.To conduct or acquit (oneself); to behave (in a specified way).
- 5.To carry through; to go through to the end.
noun
- 1.The deliberate ending of something.
- 2.The ceasing of a habit, especially smoking cigarettes or other addictive behaviors.
- 3.The termination of employment, initiated by the employee.
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