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