stick to
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Definition
- Verb (transitive):
- To adhere or cling to a surface: To remain attached or fixed to something.
- To continue with or persist in something: To continue doing or using something and not change to something else.
- To limit oneself to something: To talk or write about one particular subject only.
Examples of Usage
- Verb:
- The glue must be strong enough to make the label stick to the bottle.
- If you want to lose weight, you have to stick to your diet plan.
- Please stick to the main topic during the meeting.
Advanced Usage
"to stick to one's guns": To refuse to change one's opinions or actions, despite criticism.
- Despite the pressure, she stuck to her guns and defended her proposal.
"to stick to the facts": To discuss only what is true and can be proven, without adding opinion.
- In your report, please stick to the facts.
Variants and Related Words
Stick (verb): To attach or cause to adhere.
- Stick the stamp on the envelope.
Sticker (noun): An adhesive label or decal.
- She put a shiny sticker on her notebook.
Synonyms
- Adhere: To stick firmly to a surface or substance.
- Abide by: To accept and act according to a rule, decision, or recommendation.
- Persevere: To continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty.
Related Phrasal Verbs
Stick by: To remain loyal to someone, especially in a difficult situation.
- He promised to stick by his friend no matter what.
Stick with: To continue with something or someone; similar in meaning to "stick to" in the context of persistence.
- I think I'll stick with my current job for now.
Related Idioms
Stick to your ribs: Said of food that is hearty and filling.
- This oatmeal will stick to your ribs and keep you warm all morning.
Stick to the knitting: To focus on what you know how to do well, without trying new or unfamiliar things.
- The company's success comes from sticking to its knitting.
Verb
- keep to
- Stick to your principles
- stick to the diet
- stick to firmly
- Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?