2006-10-10 19:47:13 · 9 answers · asked by catkittykitten 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Giving in means to let the other's opinion or idea be ruling;
Giving up is ending a phase in your life, work, etc.
2006-10-10 19:51:17 · answer #1 · answered by phoenixheat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those two phrases are so similar in what they are fundamentally saying: no longer doing something.
However, there are slight variations in the context in which these are used. Giving in... this usually means that you stop doing an action or that you go against your wishes or what you know you should do to do/say/believe another thing. Giving in is usually a ONE TIME event and only lasts temporarily. Sometimes Giving In means that you come to a compromise with a good friend, give candy to a crying child, or break your diet by eating chocoloate once. This doesn't define your viewpoint or life's actions but is a one-time decision.
Giving Up means that you absolutely quit something... you have surrendered to that fate, you believe it is hopeless, and this is usually a permanent thing. You give up smoking ... as a strong decision that is going to define your life actions. Sometimes people give up after careful thought and strong will-power. Sometimes people give up out of fear and hopelessness. Giving up usually means that all resources have been exhausted and the person sees that there is no other option but to stop trying or doing that action.
2006-10-11 02:56:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think giving IN usually connotes something going on between two people. you want to go to mcdonalds but your friend wants burger king. eventually you give in to her request and you guys go to burger king.
giving UP is usually more of a one-sided thing. you're trying to lose weight but after months of exercise and diet you see no change. so you give up.
however, giving up can also invovle another person. you're trying to get your friend to quit smoking but she refuses. eventually you stop trying. that's giving UP, because it was still your own endeavor.
hope that explains it, sorry if it wasn't too clear!
2006-10-11 02:52:42 · answer #3 · answered by shrimpylicious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You give in to something else. You give up when you cant find the answer.
2006-10-11 02:51:37 · answer #4 · answered by Game Theorist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
giving in is being submissive(for a change)
giving up is being in the same situation as you were before. not moving forwards or backwards in whatever situation.
whether concerning people, work, or whatever.
i think
2006-10-11 02:55:26 · answer #5 · answered by 2s2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you give in when you finally agree on to something or finally convinced. in this case, the matter is resolved.
you give up when you just stop figuring something or convincing someone of something but of no luck
2006-10-11 05:07:30 · answer #6 · answered by bloss_83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
giving in is when you let some one/thing win
giving up is when you dont have the energy to care any more so you just dont!
2006-10-11 03:03:25 · answer #7 · answered by princess kimberley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Submit or Expire
2006-10-11 04:03:56 · answer #8 · answered by Keanu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you give in to temptation.
you give up when you longer want to pursue something.
2006-10-11 02:50:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋