Irregular verb
The verb to quit
quit → quit → quit
B1Meaning: to stop doing something; to leave a job · Type: irregular · Frequency: Top 100 English verbs
Key points to remember
- Present Simple:
I/you/we/they quit·he/she/it quits - Past Simple:
quit(most common) /quitted(older UK form) - Past participle:
quit(most common) /quitted(older UK form) - -ing form:
quitting(double t)
Conjugation of the verb to quit
Present Simple
| I | quit |
| You | quit |
| He / She / It | quits |
| We | quit |
| You (pl.) | quit |
| They | quit |
Past Simple
| I | quit |
| You | quit |
| He / She / It | quit |
| We | quit |
| You (pl.) | quit |
| They | quit |
All the forms of the verb to quit
Present Simple
Full pagequit / quits
“I quit smoking.”
See the pagePresent Continuous
Full pageam / is / are quitting
“I am quitting the game right now.”
See the pagePast Simple
Full pagequit (US) / quitted (UK)
“He quit his job last month.”
See the pagePast Continuous
Full pagewas / were quitting
“I was quitting the game when the phone rang.”
See the pagePresent Perfect
Full pagehave / has quit
“I have already quit the game.”
See the pagePast Perfect
Full pagehad quit
“She had already quit the game when I arrived.”
See the pageFuture Simple
Full pagewill quit
“I will quit the game tomorrow.”
See the pageGoing to Future
Full pageam / is / are going to quit
“I'm going to quit the game this weekend.”
See the pageConditional (would)
Full pagewould quit
“I would quit the game if I had time.”
See the pageHow to use to quit
1. Stopping a habit
Quit + -ing form: quit eating sweets, quit drinking coffee.
- I quit smoking.
- You should quit drinking coffee.
2. Leaving a job
- He quit his job.
- I quit yesterday.
3. Giving up (a game, a project)
- Don't quit! Keep trying!
Common mistakes to avoid
1. I quit to eat sugar ❌
To stop doing something, use quit + -ing form: I quit eating sugar, never I quit to eat sugar. The same is true for stop and give up: I gave up eating sugar.
2. A quitter
A quitter is a person who gives up too easily, so it is a negative word. Don't be a quitter! means don't give up, keep trying!
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past simple of quit?+
The Past Simple of quit is quit: it does not change. This is the most common form, in the US and in the UK. Quitted is an older British form, rare today. Quit → quit → quit, like cut, put and hit.
Does quit mean to leave your job?+
Yes, it is one of its main meanings. He quit his job means he left his job because he wanted to. Quit also means to stop a habit (quit eating sweets) or to stop trying (quit a game). The main idea is always to stop.
Is it quit, give up or stop?+
All three can mean to stop a habit. Quit is very common, especially in American English. Give up is very common in British English. Stop is the most neutral. I quit eating sweets three years ago. She gave up chocolate for a month.
Is it quit doing or quit to do?+
Use quit + -ing form: I quit eating sugar. He quit playing video games at night. After quit, the verb always takes -ing, never to + verb.
What does quitter mean?+
A quitter is a person who gives up too easily. It is a negative word. Don't be a quitter! means don't give up!
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