stick
gb/stˈɪk/ us/stˈɪk/
A1
English
~ 2900
ragaszt, ragad, tapad, kitart, ragaszkodik, tartja magát valamihez, bot, pálca, bedug, beragad, hozzátapad, szorul
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to stick [something] to [something]
She used tape to stick the photo to the wall.
Ragasztószalaggal ragasztotta fel a fényképet a falra.
The label won't stick to the wet bottle.
A címke nem ragad rá a nedves palackra.
Please stick the stamp onto the envelope.
The poster stuck firmly despite the rain.
Learner examples
I stick the note on the door.
Felragasztom a cetlit az ajtóra.
He sticks pictures in his book.
Képeket ragaszt a könyvébe.
We stick the paper to the board.
They stick the sign on the wall.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stick' with 'glue' — 'glue' is usually the substance, while 'stick' is the action.
Meaning
Attach or stay fixed
Collocations
stick together
|stick to the wall
|stick on
|stick with tape
Synonyms
adhere (More formal and often used in scientific or technical contexts.)
Antonyms
detach (Means to separate or remove something from a surface.)
Themes
daily life
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something stay on a surface by using glue or another sticky thing.
To cause something to adhere to a surface, or to remain in place by adhesion.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to stick with [something]
If you stick with this exercise routine, you'll see results.
Ha kitartasz ennél az edzésprogramnál, látni fogod az eredményét.
She decided to stick with her original idea.
Úgy döntött, kitart az eredeti ötlete mellett.
We should stick to our plan and not change it now.
Learner examples
I will stick with my job.
Kitartok a munkám mellett.
She sticks to her study plan.
Tartja magát a tanulási tervéhez.
We stick with our friends.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'stick with' and 'stay with'; 'stick with' often implies commitment despite difficulty.
Meaning
Continue without quitting
Collocations
stick with it
|stick to your plan
|stick with your team
Synonyms
persist (More formal, often used in motivational or academic contexts.)
Antonyms
quit (Means to stop doing something before finishing.)
Themes
personal development
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To keep doing something and not stop, even if it is hard.
To keep doing something, often despite difficulty or boredom.
NOUN
A1
3
He used a stick to draw in the sand.
Egy bottal rajzolt a homokba.
The dog carried a stick in its mouth.
A kutya egy botot vitt a szájában.
She leaned on her walking stick.
Learner examples
I have a big stick.
Van egy nagy botom.
The dog plays with a stick.
A kutya egy bottal játszik.
He walks with a stick.
Meaning
Thin piece of wood
Collocations
walking stick
|drum stick
|wooden stick
Synonyms
rod (Usually more rigid or manufactured, not just from nature.)
Antonyms
log (Much larger and thicker piece of wood.)
Themes
nature
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A long, thin piece of wood.
A long, slender piece of wood or other material, often used for support or as a tool.
VERB
A2
4
bedug
B1
Usage pattern:
to stick [something] in/into [something]
He stuck his hands into his pockets.
Mindkét kezét zsebre dugta.
Stick the key into the lock and turn it.
Dugd be a kulcsot a zárba, és fordítsd el.
She stuck the letter in her bag.
Learner examples
I stick my pen in my bag.
Bedugom a tollamat a táskámba.
She sticks the key into the door.
Bedugja a kulcsot az ajtó zárjába.
He sticks his hand in his pocket.
Meaning
Push or insert into place
Collocations
stick your hand in
|stick a pin into
Synonyms
insert (More formal and precise; less casual than 'stick'.)
Antonyms
remove (Means to take something out of a place.)
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To push something into a place or object.
To push or put something into a place, often quickly or carelessly.
VERB
A2
5
The drawer sticks when you try to open it.
A fiók szorul, amikor megpróbálod kinyitni.
Her hair stuck to her face in the wind.
A haja a szélben az arcához tapadt.
The car got stuck in the snow.
Learner examples
The door sticks when I open it.
Az ajtó szorul, amikor kinyitom.
My shoe sticks in the mud.
A cipőm beleragad a sárba.
Her hair sticks to her face.
Meaning
Become fixed in place
Collocations
stick together
|stick in the mud
Synonyms
jam (Often refers to mechanical or moving parts being blocked.)
Antonyms
loosen (Means to make something less tight or fixed.)
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To not be able to move because it is caught or stuck.
To be unable to move or be separated because of being caught, jammed, or adhered.
Grammar
Dictionary form
stick
IPA
GB/stˈɪk/
US/stˈɪk/
Syllables & stress
stick (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (stick)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: stick
- Plural: sticks
Verb
- Base: stick
- 3rd Person Singular: sticks
- Present Participle: sticking
- Past: stuck
- Past Participle: stuck
Word family
Forms
sticks
noun
sticking
verb
stuck
verb
Related words
stickiness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unstick
verb
nonstick
adjective
Highlights
- Irregular past: stuck Verb
- Irregular past participle: stuck Verb
Expressions
stick around
1/stˈɪk ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
informal
Stay somewhere for a while longer
To stay in a place and not leave yet.
Examples
- Stick around after the show for autographs.
- I think I'll stick around until she arrives.
stick out
1/stˈɪk ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Be noticeable or extend outward
To be easy to see or reach out past a surface.
Examples
- His ears stick out slightly from his head.
- One building sticks out above all the others.
stick with it
1/stˈɪk wˈɪθ ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
Continue until success or finish
To keep doing something hard until you finish it.
Examples
- Learning a language is tough, but you have to stick with it.
- Stick with it—you’re almost done!
stick to your guns
1/stˈɪk tə jˈʊɹ ɡˈʌnz/
idiom
informal
Refuse to change decision/opinion
To keep your opinion or plan even when people say you are wrong.
Examples
- She stuck to her guns during the debate.
- Even under criticism, he stuck to his guns.
stick to your guns
2/stˈɪk tə jˈʊɹ ɡˈʌnz/
idiom
Stay firm in your beliefs or decisions
To not change your opinion or decision even when people disagree with you.
Examples
- Even under pressure, she stuck to her guns and refused to sign the deal.
- You should stick to your guns if you believe you're right.
stick together
1/stˈɪk təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
stay close and support each other
To stay near someone and help each other.
Examples
- We need to stick together during hard times.
- The friends stuck together throughout college.
stick together
2/stˈɪk təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
Stay close and support each other
To stay with other people and help each other.
Examples
- Families should stick together in hard times.
- We need to stick together if we want to win.