Pronunciation: /stɪk/
noun a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut from a tree
A1 I found a stick in the forest.
A2 She used a stick to stir the soup.
B1 The dog fetched the stick from the river.
B2 He carved intricate designs into the stick.
C1 The stick was intricately carved with ancient symbols.
C2 The stick, a relic from a bygone era, was displayed in the museum.
verb to attach or fix something to something else using an adhesive substance
A1 I stick the stamp on the envelope.
A2 She sticks to her daily routine.
B1 He stuck a note on the fridge to remind himself.
B2 The glue didn't stick properly on the paper.
C1 The athlete stuck to their training regimen diligently.
C2 The politician stuck to their principles despite criticism.
adjective having a stiff or rigid shape or form
A1 She found a stick on the ground and used it to play fetch with her dog.
A2 The stick figure drawing was simple yet effective in conveying the message.
B1 The stick shift in the car was difficult for her to use at first, but she quickly got the hang of it.
B2 He preferred using a stick deodorant over spray deodorant because he found it more effective.
C1 The artist meticulously carved intricate designs into the stick sculpture, showcasing his talent and dedication.
C2 The stick insect blended in perfectly with its surroundings, making it almost impossible to spot in the wild.
adverb none
A1 She walks stick straight with perfect posture.
A2 He stood stick still, waiting for the signal to move forward.
B1 The glue didn't stick well to the plastic surface.
B2 The new policy is to stick closely to the original guidelines.
C1 The artist's work is so unique that it doesn't stick to any one genre.
C2 The politician's words seemed to stick in the minds of the audience long after the speech was over.
pronoun none
A1 I found a stick in the forest.
A2 She used a stick to stir the soup.
B1 He always carries a stick when he goes hiking.
B2 The dog fetched the stick and brought it back to the owner.
C1 The artist used a stick to create intricate patterns in the sand.
C2 The conductor tapped the music stand with his stick to signal the start of the performance.
preposition none
A1 The cat likes to stick close to its owner.
A2 I always stick to my daily routine.
B1 Please stick with the group during the field trip.
B2 I need to stick to my budget this month.
C1 In order to succeed, you must stick to your principles.
C2 She decided to stick with her original plan despite the challenges.
conjunction none
A1 I want to go for a walk, but I need to stick to my budget.
A2 She was tired, but she decided to stick with her original plan.
B1 I enjoy trying new foods, but I always stick to my favorite restaurants.
B2 The project was challenging, but we managed to stick to the deadline.
C1 The company faced tough competition, but they managed to stick to their core values.
C2 Despite the setbacks, the team was able to stick together and achieve their goal.
interjection none
A1 Stick with me and you'll be fine.
A2 Stick around, I'll be right back.
B1 Stick to the plan and everything will work out.
B2 Stick it out, don't give up now.
C1 Stick with the team and we'll achieve success.
C2 Stick with your instincts, they usually lead you in the right direction.
article none
A1 I found a stick on the ground.
A2 She used a stick to stir the soup.
B1 The hiker picked up a stick to use as a walking aid.
B2 He carved intricate designs into the stick with a knife.
C1 The artist used a stick of charcoal to create a detailed sketch.
C2 The conductor tapped the music stand with his stick to signal the start of the performance.
formal Please make sure to stick to the schedule for the project.
informal I always stick to my morning routine.
slang Let's stick together and finish this task.
figurative Sometimes you just have to stick with what you know and trust your instincts.
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