stick
Attach or stay fixed
To make something stay on a surface by using glue or another sticky thing.
to stick [something] to [something]
- 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.
- 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.
Continue without quitting
To keep doing something and not stop, even if it is hard.
to stick with [something]
- 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.
- I will stick with my job.
- She sticks to her study plan.
- We stick with our friends.
Thin piece of wood
A long, thin piece of wood.
- He used a stick to draw in the sand.
- The dog carried a stick in its mouth.
- She leaned on her walking stick.
- I have a big stick.
- The dog plays with a stick.
- He walks with a stick.
Push or insert into place
To push something into a place or object.
to stick [something] in/into [something]
- He stuck his hands into his pockets.
- Stick the key into the lock and turn it.
- She stuck the letter in her bag.
- I stick my pen in my bag.
- She sticks the key into the door.
- He sticks his hand in his pocket.
Become fixed in place
To not be able to move because it is caught or stuck.
- 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.
- The door sticks when I open it.
- My shoe sticks in the mud.
- Her hair sticks to her face.
- Base: stick
- Plural: sticks
- Base: stick
- 3rd Person Singular: sticks
- Present Participle: sticking
- Past: stuck
- Past Participle: stuck
- Irregular past: stuck Verb
- Irregular past participle: stuck Verb
stick around
1Stay somewhere for a while longer
To stay in a place and not leave yet.
- Stick around after the show for autographs.
- I think I'll stick around until she arrives.
stick out
1Be noticeable or extend outward
To be easy to see or reach out past a surface.
- His ears stick out slightly from his head.
- One building sticks out above all the others.
stick with it
1Continue until success or finish
To keep doing something hard until you finish it.
- Learning a language is tough, but you have to stick with it.
- Stick with it—you’re almost done!
stick to your guns
1Refuse to change decision/opinion
To keep your opinion or plan even when people say you are wrong.
- She stuck to her guns during the debate.
- Even under criticism, he stuck to his guns.
stick to your guns
2Stay firm in your beliefs or decisions
To not change your opinion or decision even when people disagree with you.
- 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
1stay close and support each other
To stay near someone and help each other.
- We need to stick together during hard times.
- The friends stuck together throughout college.
stick together
2Stay close and support each other
To stay with other people and help each other.
- Families should stick together in hard times.
- We need to stick together if we want to win.