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Present participle for to fasten or cause to adhere to something, typically using a sticky substance
“Cover the outside of the vase in double-sided adhesive tape, then stick large leaves vertically around it.”
Present participle for to adhere or cling to something
“Food particles tend to stick on or between tooth surfaces.”
Present participle for to remain somewhere for an extended period of time
“They arrived early and decided to stick in the SUV until the others arrived.”
Present participle for to thrust a pointed object at or into something
“Armstrong would quickly stick his pickaxe into the ground to prevent himself from sliding down any further.”
Present participle for to prick or perforate with a sharp object
“If you stick a balloon with a pin, it will probably pop.”
Present participle for to put somewhere, typically in a quick or careless way
“Just stick the report on my desk. I will read it at some stage.”
Present participle for to be or become fixed or jammed as a result of an obstruction
“We assembled the vanity according to the instructions provided, but the drawer would still stick.”
Present participle for to be regarded as valid
“Many charges were leveled against him, yet none of them would stick.”
(British, informal) Present participle for to accept or tolerate (an unpleasant or unwelcome person or situation)
“I really can't stick my grumpy boss.”
(stick out) Present participle for to protrude or extend in a certain direction
“The rules state that no poker chip may stick out over the edge of the table.”
(stick out) Present participle for to be conspicuous or noticeable
“The professional's skills would stick out in a sea of amateurs.”
(slang, dated, usually "stuck") Present participle for to impose upon, especially to compel to pay, typically with trickery
“Whenever we go out to eat, I always seem to get stuck with the bill.”
The action or process of piercing something
The action or process of adhering to a surface or object
Able or designed to stick to things
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