stick in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Push something firmly into a place
Why “in”? Walls close around something. What is in is held inside.
“Stick the photo in the album.”
“Stick the thermometer in the soil.”
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Stick in means push something firmly into a place. Stick out means be very noticeable.
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stick out
A contrast learners often mix up
Be very noticeable
bask in
Same in pattern: inside
Take great pleasure in attention, success or warmth
be in
Same in pattern: inside
Be present at home or at work
box in
Same in pattern: inside
Surround tightly with little room
breathe in
Same in pattern: inside
Inhale air
build in
Same in pattern: inside
Include something as a permanent part of a design
buy in
Same in pattern: inside
Purchase a stock of something for use later
chain in
Same in pattern: inside
Hold someone or something in place using chains
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