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Meaning of giving up
The primary meaning of "giving up" is to stop trying to do something because it is too difficult or impossible.
Etymology of giving up
The phrase "giving up" has its roots in Old English, where "giefan" meant "to give" and "up" was used to indicate movement or direction
The phrase has been used since the 15th century to mean "to surrender" or "to relinquish"
Over time, the phrase has evolved to include a range of meanings, including "to stop trying" and "to abandon"
Synonyms
surrendering
relinquishing
abandoning
quitting
ceasing
stopping
deserting
forsaking
yielding
conceding
capitulating
throwing in the towel
admitting defeat
backing down
backing off
retreating
withdrawing
abandoning ship
bailing out
checking out
dropping out
opting out
stepping down
throwing up one's hands
waving the white flag
giving in
caving in
succumbing
Definitions
- To stop trying to do something because it is too difficult or impossible
- * To surrender or relinquish something, such as a claim or a right
- * To abandon or desert someone or something
Usage Examples
- I'm giving up on this project, it's just too difficult
- * She gave up her job to travel the world
- * He gave up smoking after 20 years
Antonyms
persevering
persisting
continuing
carrying on
going on
staying
remaining
enduring
tolerating
withstanding
resisting
fighting
struggling
striving
trying
attempting
seeking
pursuing
pushing
driving
forcing