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stick

 

[ stɪk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

wooden object

A thin piece of wood that has been cut from a tree branch. It is typically used for various purposes such as stirring, supporting, or hitting.

Synonyms

branch, rod, twig

Examples of usage

  • He used a stick to stir his coffee.
  • She picked up a stick to support her tomato plant.
  • The boy hit the ball with a stick.
Context #2 | Verb

adhere

To attach or cling to something. To remain attached or fixed in a particular position.

Synonyms

adhere, attach, cling

Examples of usage

  • The gum stuck to the bottom of his shoe.
  • The mud stuck to her boots.

Translations

Translations of the word "stick" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pau

🇮🇳 छड़ी

🇩🇪 Stab

🇮🇩 tongkat

🇺🇦 палиця

🇵🇱 kij

🇯🇵 棒 (ぼう)

🇫🇷 bâton

🇪🇸 palo

🇹🇷 çubuk

🇰🇷 막대기 (makdaegi)

🇸🇦 عصا

🇨🇿 hůl

🇸🇰 palica

🇨🇳 棍子 (gùnzi)

🇸🇮 palica

🇮🇸 stöng

🇰🇿 таяқ

🇬🇪 ჯოხი

🇦🇿 çubuq

🇲🇽 palo

Etymology

The word 'stick' originated from Old English 'sticca', meaning 'rod' or 'twig'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to refer to various wooden objects.

See also: sticker, stickiness, stickler.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,782, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.