stick
gb/stˈɪk/ us/stˈɪk/
A1
Αγγλικά
~ 2900
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
A2
action
1
Attach or stay fixed
To make something stay on a surface by using glue or another sticky thing.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to stick [something] to [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stick' with 'glue' — 'glue' is usually the substance, while 'stick' is the action.
Συνώνυμα
adhere (More formal and often used in scientific or technical contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
detach (Means to separate or remove something from a surface.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
stick together
|stick to the wall
|stick on
|stick with tape
Θέματα
daily life
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She used tape to stick the photo to the wall.
- The label won't stick to the wet bottle.
- Please stick the stamp onto the envelope.
- The poster stuck firmly despite the rain.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I stick the note on the door.
- He sticks pictures in his book.
- We stick the paper to the board.
- They stick the sign on the wall.
Ρήμα
B1
action
2
Continue without quitting
To keep doing something and not stop, even if it is hard.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to stick with [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'stick with' and 'stay with'; 'stick with' often implies commitment despite difficulty.
Συνώνυμα
persist (More formal, often used in motivational or academic contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
quit (Means to stop doing something before finishing.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
stick with it
|stick to your plan
|stick with your team
Θέματα
personal development
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- If you stick with this exercise routine, you'll see results.
- She decided to stick with her original idea.
- We should stick to our plan and not change it now.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I will stick with my job.
- She sticks to her study plan.
- We stick with our friends.
Ουσιαστικό
A1
entity
3
Thin piece of wood
A long, thin piece of wood.
Συνώνυμα
rod (Usually more rigid or manufactured, not just from nature.)
Αντώνυμα
log (Much larger and thicker piece of wood.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
walking stick
|drum stick
|wooden stick
Θέματα
nature
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- He used a stick to draw in the sand.
- The dog carried a stick in its mouth.
- She leaned on her walking stick.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I have a big stick.
- The dog plays with a stick.
- He walks with a stick.
Ρήμα
A2
action
4
Push or insert into place
To push something into a place or object.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to stick [something] in/into [something]
Συνώνυμα
insert (More formal and precise; less casual than 'stick'.)
Αντώνυμα
remove (Means to take something out of a place.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
stick your hand in
|stick a pin into
Θέματα
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- He stuck his hands into his pockets.
- Stick the key into the lock and turn it.
- She stuck the letter in her bag.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I stick my pen in my bag.
- She sticks the key into the door.
- He sticks his hand in his pocket.
Ρήμα
A2
state
5
Become fixed in place
To not be able to move because it is caught or stuck.
Συνώνυμα
jam (Often refers to mechanical or moving parts being blocked.)
Αντώνυμα
loosen (Means to make something less tight or fixed.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
stick together
|stick in the mud
Θέματα
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The drawer sticks when you try to open it.
- Her hair stuck to her face in the wind.
- The car got stuck in the snow.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The door sticks when I open it.
- My shoe sticks in the mud.
- Her hair sticks to her face.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
stick
IPA
GB/stˈɪk/
US/stˈɪk/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
stick (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (stick)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: stick
- Plural: sticks
Verb
- Base: stick
- 3rd Person Singular: sticks
- Present Participle: sticking
- Past: stuck
- Past Participle: stuck
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
sticks
noun
sticking
verb
stuck
verb
Related words
stickiness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unstick
verb
nonstick
adjective
Κύρια σημεία
- Irregular past: stuck Verb
- Irregular past participle: stuck Verb
Εκφράσεις
stick around
1/stˈɪk ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
informal
Stay somewhere for a while longer
To stay in a place and not leave yet.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- Families should stick together in hard times.
- We need to stick together if we want to win.