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- pronunciation:
- stIk
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- stick around, stick by, stick out, stick to, stick up, stick up for
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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. |
| related words: |
bond, bottleneck, fasten, feed, gore, jam, joint, lodge, secure, thrust, tuck, wedge |
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| 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
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| 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
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| definition 3: |
to remain loyal or supportive.
He stuck by his family during hard times.- synonyms:
- adhere
- similar words:
- cleave
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| definition 4: |
to remain firmly; persist.
Her words stuck in his mind.- synonyms:
- persist
- similar words:
- catch, persevere, set, stay
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| 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
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| 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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| related words: |
hang on, jam, persist, pierce, wedge |
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| phrase: |
stick by, stick out, stick up |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a stab or poke with a pointed object.
- synonyms:
- jab, puncture, stab
- similar words:
- poke
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| definition 2: |
a halt; standstill.
- synonyms:
- halt, standstill
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| definition 3: |
the ability to cause adhesion.
- synonyms:
- tackiness
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| phrase: |
stick around, stick to, stick up for |
| derivations: |
stickable (adj.), stickability (n.) |
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