stick

/stɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

a long, thin piece of wood or other material, used for various purposes such as writing, drawing, or as a support

“She used a stick to draw in the sand.”

2. verb

to become or cause to become fixed or rigid, as if stuck

“The glue will stick the paper to the wall.”

3. verb

to follow closely behind someone or something

“She stuck with her friend through the difficult journey.”

4. verb

to remain loyal or committed to a person, organization, or idea

“He stuck with the company through thick and thin.”

5. verb

to put or fix something in a particular place, especially with glue

“Please stick the paper on the wall.”

6. verb

to cause to become stuck or fixed

“The rain will stick the dirt to the road.”

7. noun

a long, thin, usually flexible object used for support, balance, or as a tool

“The hiker used a stick to help her climb the mountain.”

8. verb

to be or become attached to something, especially in a physical sense

“The sticker will stick to the surface if it’s clean.”

Synonyms

  • branch
  • rod
  • shaft
  • staff
  • stickle

Antonyms

  • detach
  • loosen
  • separate
  • unstick