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| continue |
When you continue something, you go on with it. If you continue your piano lessons, you don't quit. If you continue walking, you don't stop. [1/3 definitions] |
| drop out |
to quit; stop participating. |
| give up |
When you give up, you quit trying to do something. You want to do it, but you think you can't succeed, so you stop trying. [1/3 definitions] |
| notice |
If someone gives notice at their job, it means that they give their employer a formal statement that says that they are going to quit. [1/4 definitions] |
| quit |
When you quit doing something, it means you stop doing it. [1/2 definitions] |
| resign |
When someone resigns, they quit their job or position. "Resign" is usually used when the job is at a somewhat high level. A person who resigns is often a leader of some kind. |
| through |
If you see a project through, it means that you stay with the project to the end. You don't quit. [1/10 definitions] |
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