stick together
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle together
Meanings
Stay close and support each other
Why “together”? A group stays connected or cooperates as one unit.
“The friends stuck together during a difficult year.”
“The children stuck together at the busy station.”
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
come together
Same together pattern: together
Combine or be assembled to form something whole; Unite to help or achieve a shared goal
go together
Same together pattern: together
(of two things) match or look good as a pair
hold together
Same together pattern: together
Stay calm when things are difficult; Stay united, especially during difficulty; Stay joined, or keep separate parts joined
pull together
Same together pattern: together
Work together as a group to achieve something; Calm down and regain self-control
work together
Same together pattern: together
Cooperate on a task as a group
stick around
Same base verb: stick
Stay in a place a little longer
stick down
Same base verb: stick
Attach something to a surface with glue or tape
stick in
Same base verb: stick
Push something firmly into a place
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