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to stick

to stick

3.5
To stay loyal to someone or a group
  • verb
  • /stɪk/
translation icon : seguir (con)
  • And yet I feel we could have stuck around and made friends with them.
  • stick to a plan
  • stick around
  • stick to the subject

But yeah, just sticking with a good old classic black boot.

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Examples

Synonyms

to stay
vsto stick
1.0

To remain in one place and not leave

can also mean loyal support or continuing over time beyond simple presence
to keep
vsto stick
1.0

To continue doing something or stay in the same state

is more about being present or loyal rather than maintaining a state only
to remain
vsto stick
1.0

To stay in the same place or state and not change

adds the sense of loyalty and active support beyond mere staying
to hang
vsto stick
2.7

To hold on tightly so you do not let go

is more general, also meaning to remain without the physical tenacity
to maintain
vsto stick
931 3.1

Keep an activity, quality, or schedule going over time

is about being present or loyal as well as continuing an action
to stick to
vsto stick
343 3.0

Keep doing something without changing it, for example following a plan

is more general, also meaning to remain physically or emotionally
to stick with
vsto stick
341 3.6

Keep doing or supporting something even when it is difficult

also covers remaining in place or continuing over time rather than only loyalty
to stick around
vsto stick
  • Informal
332 2.9

Stay in a place to wait for something

is wider, covering lasting loyalty or continuing activity beyond simple waiting
to cling
vsto stick
240 2.1

To hold on tightly to someone or something and not let go

is broader, covering loyalty and simple ongoing presence rather than tight clinging
to stand by
vsto stick
187 3.2

Support someone through difficult times

is broader, including simply staying in a place or persisting
to hold on
vsto stick
173 3.3

To keep trying and not give up when things are hard

also covers passive remaining in place or simple loyalty rather than active effort
to stay put
vsto stick
  • Informal
133 2.0

Remain in the same place without moving

includes the additional idea of loyalty or continued support not present here
to cling to
vsto stick
111 3.3

To hold tightly to something or keep believing something strongly in hard times

can mean simple physical staying or general persistence without the tightness
to stay on
vsto stick
111 3.4

To remain in a place or job after others leave

is more general, covering staying for any reason including loyalty or persistence
to adhere
vsto stick
87 4.7

Continue to follow and support a rule, belief, or person

is wider, covering physical staying and general continuing beyond rules
to stick by
vsto stick
  • Informal
47 3.6

To stay with and support someone in hard times

adds the idea of physical remaining or general continuation beyond support
to hold to
vsto stick
25 3.5

To stay loyal to a promise, plan or belief

also includes simply staying in a place or position rather than only commitment
to keep on
vsto stick
24 2.2

Continue to have someone working for you

is broader, also meaning personal loyalty or physical staying without role focus
21 3.0

Continue doing what everyone agreed without changing it

is about staying or persisting in many situations, not only plans
to persist in
vsto stick
20 4.1

To keep doing something even when it is difficult or people disagree

is similar but also includes staying in place or loyalty without effort
to persist
vsto stick
  • Formal
18 5.2

To stay in a place for a long time

is less formal and includes loyalty and general continuation besides location
to hold fast
vsto stick
11 5.5

To stay firmly attached to something or keep believing strongly in an idea

is broader, including plain presence or general persistence beyond attachment
to stay in place
vsto stick
10 1.5

Not move from a place

is broader, also including emotional loyalty and continuing actions over time
to cleave
vsto stick
  • Literature
7 7.5

To stay very close to someone or something, often for support

is less literary and covers general continuing or staying in place
to follow to the grave
vsto stick
  • Informal
8.6

Stay loyal to someone until you die

expresses lasting support but key also means simple staying or persisting
to stick about
vsto stick
  • UK
4.1

Stay nearby or wait in a place for a short time

is broader, including long term staying or loyal support rather than short presence

Antonyms

1.0

To go away from a place, person, or group

773 3.1

Leave someone or something behind permanently and without care

Idioms

To take a risk by saying or doing something that may get you in trouble

12 6.7

Keep supporting your idea when others disagree

8 7.1

To get a worse or unfair result than others

stick in the mud
  • Offensive
6 8.1

A person who does not like change or try new things

4 9.8

To openly oppose people in power to cause them trouble

To finish a jump or move smoothly without falling

3 9.9

To feel angry or bitter about something unfair that you cannot forget

stick-in-the-mud
  • Offensive
1 8.3

A person who does not like new things or change

1 9.7

To start working hard without delay

1 6.5

To be filling and keep you full for a long time

1 9.9

To call someone ugly as a joke

Stay alert and ready to move, like resting a hockey stick on the ice

To say or do something embarrassing by accident

1 9.4

Say or do something on purpose to hurt someone who is already in trouble

Give full attention to your own work and skills, not other people's tasks

Push away a lot of people or fans as a joke about being too popular

9.9

A person or thing that looks very ugly, said as a joke

Christ on a stick
  • Offensive
9.9

A short shocked cry showing disbelief about something ridiculous

To leave a place quickly, often to avoid trouble

To end up by chance with an unpleasant task or in a worse position

A joking way to say something is very unpleasant or painful

To want something that is impossible or not realistic

To ask for everyone to have an equal chance

An equal chance to be treated the same as others

To look much less attractive after a sudden change

To let strong, uncontrolled feelings make your life worse

9.9

Very weak and cannot help or lead

9.9

To be given unfair, unpleasant tasks or treatment

9.9

To suddenly understand something you should have noticed earlier

To explain something clearly so someone finally understands

A shout people say when they are very surprised or do not believe something

An impossible thing that someone asks for

To create problems for yourself later

9.9

To become involved in a messy situation and make it worse

To have sex or start a romantic relationship with someone who is emotionally unstable and likely to cause trouble

8.6

To get involved in other people's business when they do not ask for help

Only work in the area you know well

To follow prepared words when speaking without adding new ideas

Phrasal Verbs

343 3.0

Keep doing something without changing it, for example following a plan

341 3.6

Keep doing or supporting something even when it is difficult

to stick around
  • Informal
332 2.9

Stay in a place to wait for something

Stay together and help each other during hard times

61 3.2

To extend beyond a surface or edge

to stick up
  • Informal
59 4.3

To support someone when others criticize or attack them

to stick by
  • Informal
47 3.6

To stay with and support someone in hard times

to stick in
  • Informal
46 4.1

Quickly add a short remark into a talk or conversation

45 3.0

Push something into another thing so it goes inside

41 1.8

Stay attached to a surface

to stick it to
  • Informal
40 8.6

Punish or hurt someone to get revenge

34 3.0

To be easy to notice because it is different

25 2.7

Put something on a surface so it stays in place

Continue doing what everyone agreed without changing it

to stick out
  • Informal
6 4.9

To continue in a difficult situation until the end

5 8.4

To rob a person or shop by threatening them with a weapon

4 8.4

To check if food is cooked by poking it with a fork or to say something is finished

1 3.8

Put on a thick layer of something like paint or makeup

To get involved in other people's business without being asked

1 8.0

To get involved in other people's business when not wanted

Continue following your planned way of eating

Stay nearby or wait in a place for a short time

Compounds

18 1.0

A long thin piece of fish covered in breadcrumbs and fried or baked

A stick used to support a person while walking

8 1.2

A long stick with a curved blade that players use to hit a puck

8 2.6

A very simple drawing of a person using a circle for the head and lines for body, arms and legs

7 1.3

A thin piece of raw carrot eaten as a snack

5 4.0

A car transmission you operate with a gear stick and clutch pedal

5 4.6

A toy with a pole, foot rests, and a strong spring that you jump up and down on

A small stick for stirring drinks like cocktails in a glass

3 6.9

A show of force used to make others do what you want

A long rod with marks for measuring length

hockey stick
  • Specialized
2 4.6

A graph shape that stays flat over time then rises quickly

2 1.3

A long thin piece of celery that people eat raw as a snack or in salads

1 3.8

A long, thin stick used to hit the white ball in pool and billiards

1 8.1

A hollow tube with small stones inside that makes a rain sound when tilted

1 3.2

A long thin wooden tool that you use to hit the white ball in pool or billiards

control stick
  • Specialized
1 5.0

A lever a pilot uses to move a plane up, down, left, and right

1 5.6

A long thin insect that looks like a twig

ugly stick
  • Offensive
1 9.3

A person or thing that looks very unattractive, often said as a joke

Pieces of grilled chicken on a wooden stick sold as a quick snack

1 8.2

A thin stick of incense burned in temples or homes during prayers

old stick
  • Offensive
1 9.6

A person who prefers the usual way of doing things and does not accept new ideas

1 9.9

A walking stick that hides a long knife inside for use as a weapon

stick horse
  • Baby Talk
1 2.3

A toy with a horse head on a stick that a child pretends to ride

clue stick
  • Slang
9.9

A pretend object used to give someone a very clear hint about something they missed

A small tree or bush with spiny stems and large leaves

A stick that people use instead of a sword for practice

licorice stick
  • Archaic
8.7

A clarinet often used in jazz bands

moxa stick
  • Specialized
9.9

A stick of dried plant leaves that people burn near the skin to give warmth in East Asian medicine

gas on a stick
  • Informal
9.9

A very bad taste or smell that makes you want to spit

A long stick with a head used to hit the ball in polo

swagger stick
  • Archaic
9.8

A short cane carried by army officers to show who is in charge or for ceremonies

A curved stick that comes back to the thrower when thrown correctly

A curved wooden tool that comes back to the thrower when thrown correctly

A wooden tool used to throw a spear farther and faster

The pointed end of a stick that can cut or poke

A walking stick with a small folding seat for sitting at outdoor events

A single stick that makes a camera steady for sharper photos

size stick
  • Specialized
7.5

A measuring tool used by shoe sellers to measure foot length and width

A dried rolled piece of cinnamon bark used to add warm spice to food

stick lac
  • Indian
9.9

A dried natural resin scraped from twigs before processing

stick moxa
  • Specialized
9.5

A stick made from dried mugwort leaves that therapists burn near the skin for traditional heat therapy

walking stick
  • Specialized
6.0

A long thin insect that looks like a twig

How Long

to endure
94 3.6
to stick
3.5
to remain
1.0
to hang around
  • Informal
407 2.0

Surface Forms

stick infinitive
sticking present participle
sticks third person singular
stuck past
stuck past participle

Etymology

Stick meaning to remain or keep with someone comes from the idea of being held fast, like something that is sticky and will not let go. So to stick with someone or an idea is to stay loyal or continue with it.