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Meaning of the word stick in English

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stick

US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
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Noun

1.

a thin piece of wood or other material

Example:
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He picked up a stick from the ground.
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The dog loves to chase the stick.
Synonym:
rodpolebranchtwig
2.

a long, thin piece of something, typically used for a specific purpose

Example:
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She used a measuring stick to check the height.
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He stirred the paint with a mixing stick.
Synonym:
rodbarshaft

Verb

1.

to attach something to something else using glue, tape, or another adhesive substance

Example:
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Please stick the label on the package.
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The stamp won't stick to the envelope.
Synonym:
adherefastenglueattach
2.

to push a sharp or pointed object into or through something

Example:
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He accidentally stuck his finger with a needle.
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She stuck the knife into the cake.
Synonym:
piercejabthrust
3.

to become fixed or unable to move

Example:
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The door stuck and wouldn't open.
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My car got stuck in the mud.
Synonym:
jamlodgecatchsnag
4.

to tolerate or endure something unpleasant

Example:
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I can't stick this noise any longer.
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He had to stick with the difficult task.
Synonym:
tolerateendurebearput up with
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