Hold on and Quit

Opposite meaning terms

Hold on verb - To remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state.

Usage example: the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages

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Quit is an antonym for hold on in topics: continue, carry on, keep at.

Quit verb - To stop doing (something) permanently.

Usage example: her doctor told her it was high time she quit smoking

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Hold on is an antonym for quit.

Nearby Words: quitting, quitter, quits, quitted

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