stick
gb/stˈɪk/ us/stˈɪk/
A1
Inglés
~ 2900
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
A2
action
1
Attach or stay fixed
To make something stay on a surface by using glue or another sticky thing.
Patrón de uso:
to stick [something] to [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stick' with 'glue' — 'glue' is usually the substance, while 'stick' is the action.
Sinónimos
adhere (More formal and often used in scientific or technical contexts.)
Antónimos
detach (Means to separate or remove something from a surface.)
Colocaciones
stick together
|stick to the wall
|stick on
|stick with tape
Temas
daily life
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Verbo
B1
action
2
Continue without quitting
To keep doing something and not stop, even if it is hard.
Patrón de uso:
to stick with [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'stick with' and 'stay with'; 'stick with' often implies commitment despite difficulty.
Sinónimos
persist (More formal, often used in motivational or academic contexts.)
Antónimos
quit (Means to stop doing something before finishing.)
Colocaciones
stick with it
|stick to your plan
|stick with your team
Temas
personal development
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I will stick with my job.
- She sticks to her study plan.
- We stick with our friends.
Sustantivo
A1
entity
3
Thin piece of wood
A long, thin piece of wood.
Sinónimos
rod (Usually more rigid or manufactured, not just from nature.)
Antónimos
log (Much larger and thicker piece of wood.)
Colocaciones
walking stick
|drum stick
|wooden stick
Temas
nature
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He used a stick to draw in the sand.
- The dog carried a stick in its mouth.
- She leaned on her walking stick.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I have a big stick.
- The dog plays with a stick.
- He walks with a stick.
Verbo
A2
action
4
Push or insert into place
To push something into a place or object.
Patrón de uso:
to stick [something] in/into [something]
Sinónimos
insert (More formal and precise; less casual than 'stick'.)
Antónimos
remove (Means to take something out of a place.)
Colocaciones
stick your hand in
|stick a pin into
Temas
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He stuck his hands into his pockets.
- Stick the key into the lock and turn it.
- She stuck the letter in her bag.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I stick my pen in my bag.
- She sticks the key into the door.
- He sticks his hand in his pocket.
Verbo
A2
state
5
Become fixed in place
To not be able to move because it is caught or stuck.
Sinónimos
jam (Often refers to mechanical or moving parts being blocked.)
Antónimos
loosen (Means to make something less tight or fixed.)
Colocaciones
stick together
|stick in the mud
Temas
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The door sticks when I open it.
- My shoe sticks in the mud.
- Her hair sticks to her face.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
stick
AFI
GB/stˈɪk/
US/stˈɪk/
Sílabas y acento
stick (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (stick)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: stick
- Plural: sticks
Verb
- Base: stick
- 3rd Person Singular: sticks
- Present Participle: sticking
- Past: stuck
- Past Participle: stuck
Familia de palabras
Forms
sticks
noun
sticking
verb
stuck
verb
Related words
stickiness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unstick
verb
nonstick
adjective
Aspectos destacados
- Irregular past: stuck Verb
- Irregular past participle: stuck Verb
Expresiones
stick around
1/stˈɪk ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
informal
Stay somewhere for a while longer
To stay in a place and not leave yet.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- Families should stick together in hard times.
- We need to stick together if we want to win.