B1adjectivetransportemotions
US/stʌk/
UK/stʌk/
not able to move, or not able to continue because something is too difficult
In context
We were stuck in traffic on the bridge for over an hour.
I'm stuck on question five; can you help me?
The drawer is stuck and I can't get my passport out.
Words that go with stuck
adjective + preposition
- stuck in trafficSorry I'm late; I got stuck in traffic again.
- stuck onHe's been stuck on the same level of the game for days.
- stuck withNow I'm stuck with a phone contract I don't need.
verb + adjective
- get stuckBe careful, your shoe might get stuck in the mud.
adverb + adjective
- completely stuckWithout the instructions, we were completely stuck.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I stuck in traffic this morning.Correct: I got stuck in traffic this morning.