Give Up vs Give In: What's the Difference?

Give up' and 'give in' are both about stopping something, but they are used in different situations. In this video, you will learn how to use them correctly. 'Give up' means to stop trying to do something, often because it is too hard. For example: Don't give up on your dreams! He gave up learning guitar. It can also mean to stop a habit: She gave up smoking. 'Give in' means to finally agree to something or surrender after resisting or arguing. For example: She didn't want to go, but she gave in. I finally gave in and let them choose the movie. Parents often give in when children ask for something many times! Notice the difference: when you give up, you stop your own effort. When you give in, you stop resisting someone else. Here is the easy rule: you give up trying, you give in arguing. Both are very common in everyday conversations, motivational speeches and stories. Watch the video, repeat each example, and try making your own sentences about a time you gave up something and a time you gave in to someone.