What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
quit
Example
I decided to quit my job and start my own business. [quit: verb]
Example
He finally quit smoking after years of trying. [quit: verb]
Example
Let's quit this party and go somewhere else. [quit: verb]
cease
Example
The company has ceased production due to financial problems. [ceased: past participle]
Example
The two countries agreed to cease hostilities and negotiate a peace treaty. [cease: verb]
Example
The rain had ceased, and the sun was shining again. [ceased: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Quit is more commonly used in everyday language, while cease is more formal and often used in legal or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between quit and cease?
Cease is more formal than quit, and it is often used in legal or technical contexts. On the other hand, quit is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
