to fix something to something else, usually with a sticky substance; to become fixed to something in this way.

[countable] a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been broken from a tree. We collected dry sticks to start a fire. He said he was beaten with a stick.

a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been broken from a tree. We collected dry sticks to start a fire. The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog.

stick · 1(of words) to be difficult or impossible to say She wanted to say how sorry she was but the words seemed to stick in her throat. · 2(of a situation) to ...

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb stick, two of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

stick with somebody/something [no passive] (informal) to stay close to someone so that they can help you Stick with me and I'll make you a millionaire!

stick-on adjective /ˈstɪk ɒn/ /ˈstɪk ɑːn/ [only before noun] (of an object) with glue on one side so that it sticks to something.

​[no passive] to continue to support somebody, especially in a difficult situation. It was a difficult time but my friends stuck by me.

​to continue doing or using something and not want to change it. Let's stick to the original plan. Stick to your principles and don't let yourself be ...

stick with · ​to stay close to somebody so that they can help you. Stick with me and I'll make you a millionaire! Take your English to the next level · ​to ...