Base verb
Phrasal verbs with stick
The verb stick combines with 8 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
8 phrasal verbs · 9 meanings
stick around
1 sense- Stay in a place a little longer
stick down
1 sense- Attach something to a surface with glue or tape
stick in
1 sense- Push something firmly into a place
stick on
1 sense- Become attached by adhesive
stick out
1 sense- Be very noticeable
stick round
1 sense- Stay nearby, often longer than expected
stick through
1 sense- Stay loyal and support someone during difficult times
stick up
2 senses- Defend or support someone when others criticize them
- Rob a place using a weapon, often a gun
Practice the stick family in Sink In
Sink In drills every sense of stick with spaced repetition — recognition, particle cloze, and meaning recall — so the whole family sticks instead of blurring together.