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stick2

 
pronunciation:
stIk
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
phrases:
stick around, stick by, stick out, stick to, stick up, stick up for
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: sticks, sticking, stuck
definition 1: to pierce or poke with a pointed object; stab.
I stuck my finger with the needle.
synonyms:
pierce, stab
similar words:
jab, knife, penetrate, pink, poke, prick, prod, puncture, spear, transfix
definition 2: to fix into place by pushing the pointed end of an object into something.
She stuck a tack in the wall.
synonyms:
affix, poke, push, tack, thrust
similar words:
drive, hammer, insert, jab, post, staple, tap
definition 3: to attach by means of a pointed object.
He stuck the notice on the wall.
similar words:
affix, attach, fasten, nail, pin, spike, staple, tack
definition 4: to attach or fix with tape, paste, or other adhesive.
She stuck the pieces together with glue.She stuck the stamp to the envelope.
synonyms:
attach, fasten
antonyms:
unstick
similar words:
affix, bind, cement, clasp, connect, glue, join, paste, post, seal, tape
definition 5: to put in a particular place or position, usually hurriedly.
Give me your coat. I'll stick it in the closet.She stuck her purse in her desk drawer.
synonyms:
lay, place, set
similar words:
drop, plunk, position, put
definition 6: to make immovable.
The branches of the tree stuck the kite.
synonyms:
catch, snag
antonyms:
unstick
similar words:
bog, entangle, mire, pin, snarl, tangle
definition 7: to baffle or confuse.
This question stuck me completely.
synonyms:
baffle, confound, nonplus, stump
similar words:
bamboozle, befuddle, bewilder, buffalo, confuse, mystify, perplex, puzzle, stymie
definition 8: to force (someone) to accept something undesirable (usu. followed by "with").
They always stick me with the dirty work.His so-called friends stuck him with the whole bill for dinner.
definition 9: to cause to protrude or extend (usu. fol. by "out" or "through").
She stuck out her tongue at me.
definition 10: (informal) to cheat.
Be careful, because these guys are going to try to stick you.
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition 1: to be or become attached by having the point embedded.
The knife stuck in the wall.
similar words:
cleave, embed, fasten, hold, stay
definition 2: to remain or become fixed in place by adhesion (usu. fol. by "to").
The old tape is still sticking to the wall.I put some glue on the side of the jar but the label isn't sticking.
synonyms:
adhere
similar words:
bind, bond, catch, cement, cleave, cling, fasten, hold
definition 3: to remain loyal or supportive.
He stuck by his family during hard times.
synonyms:
adhere
similar words:
cleave
definition 4: to remain firmly; persist.
Her words stuck in his mind.
synonyms:
persist
similar words:
catch, persevere, set, stay
definition 5: to be or become immovable, as by difficulty or obstruction.
The wheels stuck in the mud.
synonyms:
catch, lodge, snag
similar words:
cling, fasten, hold, lock, mire, stall
definition 6: to protrude; extend (usu. fol. by "out" or "through").
She's an old cat and her belly sticks out.
synonyms:
project, protrude
similar words:
beetle, extend, jut, poke, swell
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phrase: stick by, stick out, stick up
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a stab or poke with a pointed object.
synonyms:
jab, puncture, stab
similar words:
poke
definition 2: a halt; standstill.
synonyms:
halt, standstill
definition 3: the ability to cause adhesion.
synonyms:
tackiness
phrase: stick around, stick to, stick up for
derivations: stickable (adj.), stickability (n.)
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