“Give Up” vs. “Give Up On”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 19, 2023
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The difference between “give up” and “give up on”
- "Give up" is more general and can be applied to any type of activity or pursuit, while "give up on" specifically refers to losing faith in the success of something/someone.
- "Give up" can be a personal decision, while "give up on" often involves external factors influencing the decision.
- "Give up" is usually associated with admitting defeat, while "give up on" implies a loss of hope or belief.
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What is the definition of “give up” and “give up on”?
Give up
- To abandon or cease an activity or pursuit.
- To admit defeat or acknowledge that something cannot be accomplished.
- To relinquish control or ownership of something.
Give up on
- To cease support or belief in the success of something/someone.
- To abandon hope or faith in achieving a desired outcome.
- To no longer make an effort or attempt to improve a situation.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Give up” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Give up
242,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- He struggled with self-doubt, but he reminded himself not to give up and kept pushing forward.
- My sister struggled with the difficult puzzle for hours and eventually decided to give up.
- He has a tendency to give up quickly if he doesn't succeed right away.
Give up on
53,400,000 results on the web
Examples
- It's never too late to give up on toxic relationships.
- He won't give up on his political aspirations, no matter how many times he loses.
- I won't give up on my friend, even though she's been grumpy and snappy lately.
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