stop smoking
/stɑːp ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
Meaning
This phrase means to quit the habit of inhaling tobacco smoke from cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. It is a common topic in conversations about health, lifestyle improvements, and personal goals.
Examples
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My doctor strongly advised me to stop smoking to improve my lung health.
My doctor strongly advised me to stop smoking to improve my lung health.
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It takes a lot of willpower to stop smoking, but the benefits are worth it.
It takes a lot of willpower to stop smoking, but the benefits are worth it.
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She tried to stop smoking several times before she finally succeeded.
She tried to stop smoking several times before she finally succeeded.
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If you stop smoking now, your body will start recovering almost immediately.
If you stop smoking now, your body will start recovering almost immediately.
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Many people use nicotine patches to help them stop smoking.
Many people use nicotine patches to help them stop smoking.
Common Mistakes
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✗ He stopped to smoke last year.
✓ He stopped smoking last year.
'Stopped to smoke' means he paused an activity in order to have a cigarette. 'Stopped smoking' means he quit the habit completely.
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✗ I want to finish smoking.
✓ I want to stop smoking.
'Finish smoking' implies finishing a single cigarette. To end the overall habit, use 'stop smoking' or 'quit smoking'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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It is very difficult to ___, but your health will improve dramatically.
💡 Quit the habit of using cigarettes.
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stop smoking
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He decided to ___ after his first child was born.
💡 Give up cigarettes for the sake of his family's health.
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stop smoking