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stick

/stɪk/
Meanings
  • noun

    A long, thin piece of wood or other material, used for various purposes such as supporting or striking.

    - "He used a stick to support the plant."
    - "The baseball player swung the bat, connecting it with a powerful hit to the ball."
    - "The hikers used walking sticks to navigate the rocky terrain."
  • verb transitive

    To cause to adhere firmly by pressing closely.

    - "The glue stuck the two pieces of paper together."
    - "The magnet stuck to the metal surface."
Pronunciation
  1. /stɪk/



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  2. /stɪk/



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  3. /stɪk/



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Synonyms

abide , carry on , cleave , cling , agglutinate , conglutinate , glue , gum , paste , puzzle , stump , thwart , fix , impale , run through , stake , transfix , have sex , falter , waver , pop , set down , pierce , prick , puncture , stand by , stick by , jam , stall , live with , put up with
Rhymes
Words rhyming with stick
brick , lick , stitch
Homonyms
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  1. stick (English) : to adhere

  2. stick (English) : to remain in place

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. stick (Irish) : to hold, to keep

  2. stick (Scots) : to cling, to adhere

Variants
List of all variants of stick that leads to same result
stick , sticklike , sticks , sticked , sticking , stick her neck out , stick his neck out , stick in her craw , stick in his craw , stick in its craw , stick in my craw , stick in one's craw , stick in our craw , stick in our craws , stick in their craw , stick in their craws , stick in your craw , stick in your craws , stick it to , stick its neck out , stick my neck out , stick one's neck out , stick our neck out , stick our necks out , stick their neck out , stick their necks out , stick to her guns , stick to his guns , stick to its guns , stick to my guns , stick to one's guns , stick to our guns , stick to their guns , stick to your guns , stick your neck out , stick your necks out , sticking her neck out , sticking his neck out , sticking in her craw , sticking in his craw , sticking in its craw , sticking in my craw , sticking in one's craw , sticking in our craw , sticking in our craws , sticking in their craw , sticking in their craws , sticking in your craw , sticking in your craws , sticking it to , sticking its neck out , sticking my neck out , sticking our neck out , sticking our necks out , sticking their neck out , sticking their necks out , sticking to her guns , sticking to his guns , sticking to its guns , sticking to my guns , sticking to our guns , sticking to their guns , sticking to your guns , sticking your neck out , sticking your necks out , sticks her neck out , sticks his necks out , sticks in her craw , sticks in his craw , sticks in its craw , sticks in my craw , sticks in one's craw , sticks in our craw , sticks in our craws , sticks in their craw , sticks in their craws , sticks in your craw , sticks in your craws , sticks it to , sticks its neck out , sticks to her guns , sticks to his guns , sticks to its guns , stuck , stuck her neck out , stuck his neck out , stuck in her craw , stuck in his craw , stuck in its craw , stuck in my craw , stuck in one's craw , stuck in our craw , stuck in our craws , stuck in their craw , stuck in their craws , stuck in your craw , stuck in your craws , stuck it to , stuck its neck out , stuck my neck out , stuck on , stuck our neck out , stuck our necks out , stuck their neck out , stuck their necks out , stuck to her guns , stuck to his guns , stuck to its guns , stuck to my guns , stuck to our guns , stuck to their guns , stuck to your guns , stuck your neck out , stuck your necks out , stick and poke , stick around , sticking around , sticks around , stuck around , stick blender , stick figure , stick figures , stick insect , stick insects
Forms
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sticks

Etymology
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Old English sticca, from sticcan 'to prick'. Related to stik 'pole'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest stick ever measured was over 11 meters (36 feet) long.

  2. The word 'stick' appears over 300 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

Related Concepts
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  1. rod: A long, thin stick, often used as a tool or implement.

  2. wand: A long, thin stick, often used in magic or ceremonial contexts.

Culture
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Throughout history, sticks have played various roles in culture. They have been used as tools for hunting, walking, and building. In literature, the stick is a common symbol of power and authority. In art, sticks have been used to create intricate sculptures and beautiful drawings.

How to Memorize "stick"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a long, thin piece of wood in your mind's eye.
    - Visualize the various uses of a stick, such as supporting a plant or striking an object.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'stick' with the idea of a long, thin object.
    - Connect the word 'stick' with the idea of support or striking.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of a stick as a long, thin object.
    - Remember the word 'stick' by associating it with the idea of support or striking.

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