stick on
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on
Meanings
Become attached by adhesive
Why “on”? Something touches, grips, or sticks to a surface.
“The label won't stick on properly.”
“The sticker would not stick on the bottle.”
Don't confuse with
Stick on means become attached by adhesive. Stick in means push something firmly into a place.
Test yourself
“The label won't stick on properly.” What does it mean?
Nearby in the meaning map
Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
stick in
A contrast learners often mix up
Push something firmly into a place
get on
Same on pattern: surface
Board a bus, train or plane; Have a good relationship; Make progress with a task; Manage to dress yourself in; Be growing old; Continue with a task without delay
give on
Same on pattern: surface
Open onto or face a place
glue on
Same on pattern: surface
Fix in place with glue
hang on
Same on pattern: surface
Wait for a short time; Hold something tightly; Keep something rather than giving it away
hold on
Same on pattern: surface
Wait, especially briefly; Grip something tightly to avoid falling; Endure or persist through difficulty
hop on
Same on pattern: surface
Climb onto a moving vehicle
latch on
Same on pattern: surface
Attach yourself firmly to someone or something
Practice “stick on” in Sink In
Drill this and 600+ phrasal verbs with spaced repetition, organised by particle.