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stick

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
pl: stickspast: stuckpp: stucking: sticking

The word carries a strong sensory association with rigidity and piercing. It evokes the image of a hard, narrow object breaking through a surface or becoming wedged tightly. This physical sensation translates into the feeling of stubbornness or persistence when used in a behavioral context.

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Meanings

Noun

A thin piece of wood from a tree.

"He picked up a stick to poke the fire."

Transitive Verb
[someone][something]

To push a sharp object into something.

"She stuck the pin into the cushion."

Transitive Verb
[something][something]

To fasten or attach something using an adhesive.

"Stick the label on the package."

Intransitive Verb
[someone][something]

To remain fixed in one place or position.

"The car stuck in the mud."

Transitive Verb
[someone][something]

To adhere to a plan, promise, or decision.

"I will stick to my original plan."

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