B1verbhomesociety
US/stɪk/
UK/stɪk/
to join one thing to another with glue, or to become fixed so that it cannot move
In context
Stick a stamp on the envelope before you post it.
The label would not stick, so I used tape instead.
You should stick to your plan even when things get hard.
Words that go with stick
verb + preposition
- stick toPlease stick to the topic during the discussion.
- stick withI will stick with my old phone until it breaks.
verb + adverb
- stick togetherFamilies should stick together in difficult times.
- stick aroundCan you stick around after class to help me?
- stick outHer bright red coat made her stick out in the crowd.
verb + noun
- stick a label onStick a label on each box before packing it.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
You must stick on the rules.Correct: You must stick to the rules.
Incorrect:
The paper sticked to my hand.Correct: The paper stuck to my hand.