stick
word
/ˈstɪk/
stik
/stˈɪk/
stik
Definition
A 'stick' is a long, thin piece of wood, or a verb meaning to attach something to a surface so it won't move, or to remain in a place or situation.
Usage & Nuances
'Stick' is both a noun and a verb. Common phrases: 'stick to' (continue with), 'stick out' (be noticeable), 'stick with' (remain with something/someone). As a noun, usually wood; as a verb, often for glue or commitment.
Spanish: palo - pegar (con goma) - adherirsePortuguese (BR): pau - colar - grudarPortuguese (PT): pau - colar - agarrarChinese (Simplified): 棍子 - 粘住 - 坚持Chinese (Traditional): 棍子 - 黏住 - 堅持Hindi: छड़ी - चिपकाना - टिकनाArabic: عصا - يلتصق - يتمسكBengali: ছড়ি - লাঠি (কাঠি) - আটকানো (verb)Russian: палка - прилипать - приклеиватьJapanese: 棒 - くっつける - 固執するVietnamese: que - dán - bám sátKorean: 막대기 - 붙이다 - 고수하다Turkish: çubuk - yapıştırmak - bağlı kalmakUrdu: چھڑی - چپکانا - قائم رہناIndonesian: tongkat - menempel - berpegang pada
Example Sentences
If you stick with this plan, you'll succeed.
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That song really sticks in my head.
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He picked up a stick in the park.
basic
Please stick the stamp on the envelope.
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The wet paint will stick to your clothes.
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She tried to stick out in the crowd by wearing bright colors.
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