sticking out

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sticking out

A child's colorful sock is sticking out from under the neatly made bed.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Extending outward; protruding: Describes something that projects or extends beyond a surface, line, or boundary, making it noticeable or prominent.

Usage

The adjective "sticking out" is used to describe a part of something that protrudes or extends beyond its main body or the surrounding surface. It often implies visibility or a noticeable departure from a flat or expected contour.

Examples
  • Adjective:
    • Be careful of the sticking out nail on that board. (The nail extends beyond the board's surface.)
    • She has a sticking out tooth that gives her a charming smile. (The tooth protrudes forward compared to the others.)
    • The branch was sticking out dangerously over the sidewalk. (The branch extended beyond the tree's canopy into the space above the walkway.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Sticking out like a sore thumb": An idiom meaning to be very conspicuous or noticeably different from the surroundings.
    • Wearing a formal suit to the beach, he was sticking out like a sore thumb.
Variants and Related Words
  • Stick out (verb phrase): To extend or protrude.
    • His ears stick out from under his hat.
  • Protruding (adj): Extending out or projecting. A more formal synonym.
    • The protruding rock was a tripping hazard.
  • Jutting (adj): Extending out sharply or abruptly.
    • The jutting cliff face was difficult to climb.
  • Projecting (adj): Sticking out from a surface.
    • The projecting balcony offered a great view.
Synonyms
  • Protruding
  • Projecting
  • Jutting
  • Prominent
  • Obtrusive
Antonyms
  • Recessed
  • Sunken
  • Flush
  • Indented
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Stick out (for something): To persist in demanding something.
    • The workers decided to stick out for a better pay raise.
  • Stick it out: To endure a difficult situation until the end.
    • The training was tough, but I'm going to stick it out.
sticking out

A child's colorful sock is sticking out from under the neatly made bed.

Adjective
  1. extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
    • the jutting limb of a tree
    • massive projected buttresses
    • his protruding ribs
    • a pile of boards sticking over the end of his truck

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