stick

//stɪk//
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Visual representation of stick

Noun

stickSingular
sticksPlural
1

A thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut from a tree.

The dog picked up a stick and brought it back to me.

2

A long, thin piece of wood used for a particular purpose.

He uses a walking stick to help him climb the mountain.

3

A piece of something in a long, thin shape.

She bought a stick of butter at the store.

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Verb

stickInfinitive
stickPresent tense
stuckPast tense
stuckPast participle
stickingPresent participle
sticksThird-person singular
1

To push a pointed object into or through something; to pierce or stab.

He stuck a pin into the map to mark the location.

2

To attach or fasten something to something else using an adhesive substance.

She stuck the photo on the wall with tape.

3

To become fixed in a particular position and unable to move.

The drawer is stuck and won't open.

4

To remain in a place or situation; to stay.

I'll stick here until you get back.

5

To tolerate or endure something unpleasant.

I can't stick this job any longer.

stick - Deep Vocabulary