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Firmly fixed in place
“The heavy door was stuck and would not budge despite our best attempts to open it.”
Fastened together
“The misshapen objects were stuck together with massive grids and metallic structures.”
Placed in a location where one cannot escape from
“He will now be stuck in jail for a while to pay for his crimes.”
Stranded, especially in a place that is isolated or desolate
“Chuck Noland was stuck on an island and decided to fashion an imaginary friend called Wilson from a volleyball.”
(of a person) Unable to think clearly or understand
“I was already stuck by the third question of the test.”
To be burdened with
“I am stuck with a voucher for a restaurant from which I have been barred.”
(of a sailing ship) Unable to move due to a lack of wind
Stranded on a shore or underwater
Trapped and forced into a position where escape or evasion is limited or impossible
Joined or attached together, especially by fusing
To be concentrating on, or engrossed by, a task or activity
Running behind schedule
Experiencing a difficult or uncomfortable situation
Not making any progress or unlikely to change
Unable to proceed due to adverse weather conditions
Unchanging or resistant to new ideas or options
Put in a difficult or unfavorable position
Impossible to escape from
In a dilemma or predicament
To have set up on a long-term basis
Past tense for to fasten or cause to adhere to something, typically using a sticky substance
“Cover the outside of the vase in double-sided adhesive tape, then stick large leaves vertically around it.”
Past tense for to adhere or cling to something
“Food particles tend to stick on or between tooth surfaces.”
Past tense for to remain somewhere for an extended period of time
“They arrived early and decided to stick in the SUV until the others arrived.”
Past tense for to thrust a pointed object at or into something
“Armstrong would quickly stick his pickaxe into the ground to prevent himself from sliding down any further.”
Past tense for to prick or perforate with a sharp object
“If you stick a balloon with a pin, it will probably pop.”
Past tense for to put somewhere, typically in a quick or careless way
“Just stick the report on my desk. I will read it at some stage.”
Past tense for to be or become fixed or jammed as a result of an obstruction
“We assembled the vanity according to the instructions provided, but the drawer would still stick.”
Past tense for to be regarded as valid
“Many charges were leveled against him, yet none of them would stick.”
(British, informal) Past tense for to accept or tolerate (an unpleasant or unwelcome person or situation)
“I really can't stick my grumpy boss.”
(stick out) Past tense for to protrude or extend in a certain direction
“The rules state that no poker chip may stick out over the edge of the table.”
(stick out) Past tense for to be conspicuous or noticeable
“The professional's skills would stick out in a sea of amateurs.”
(slang, dated, usually "stuck") Past tense for to impose upon, especially to compel to pay, typically with trickery
“Whenever we go out to eat, I always seem to get stuck with the bill.”
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