stick — a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut from a tree
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut from a tree
Pronunciation (IPA): /stɪk/
Example Sentences
- My teacher always carries a pointer stick, but uses it more for dramatic gestures than actual pointing.
- The gum stuck to my shoe and followed me around like a loyal pet.
- I decided to stick with my original plan despite the difficulties.
stick
NOUN[/stɪk/]
a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut from a tree
💡 Concept
The gum sticks stubbornly to his shoe.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/stɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/stɪk/
🌳Etymology
Rootstick
🎵Rhyme
pickkickquickthicktrick
pick
kick
quick
thick
trick
🔗Collocations
stick together
stick out
stick to
walking stick
memory stick
stick around
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My teacher always carries a pointer stick, but uses it more for dramatic gestures than actual pointing.”
😄 Fun example
“The gum stuck to my shoe and followed me around like a loyal pet.”
“I decided to stick with my original plan despite the difficulties.”
“He stuck the flag into the ground to mark the territory.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
rodpolebranchtwigadhere
Antonyms
detachseparateremove
Related
stickerstickystuckunstick
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