stick

stick, staff

1. Verb

To push or thrust something into a particular place or position, often so it remains there.

Common Phrases

    Example Sentences

    • He will stick the picture on the wall.

      Beginner
    • Don't stick your hand in the fire.

      Beginner
    • Stick the key in the lock.

      Beginner
    • The child stuck a crayon in his ear, much to his mother's dismay.

      Intermediate
    • You can stick the note on the fridge with a magnet.

      Intermediate
    • She tried to stick the broken pieces back together with glue.

      Intermediate
    • Despite the warnings, he decided to stick his nose into their private affairs.

      Advanced
    • The surgeon carefully stuck the needle into the patient's vein.

      Advanced
    • The old man would often stick his hands in his pockets and stare out at the sea.

      Advanced
    2. Verb

    To attach something to a surface using an adhesive substance, or to become affixed to a surface in this manner.

    Common Phrases

      Example Sentences

      • Don't stick your gum under the table.

        Beginner
      • The stamp will stick to the envelope.

        Beginner
      • The mud stuck to my shoes.

        Beginner
      • The label wouldn't stick to the wet bottle.

        Intermediate
      • He tried to stick the broken pieces back together with tape.

        Intermediate
      • The poster began to stick to the wall as the glue dried.

        Intermediate
      • The artist employed a specialized adhesive to ensure the delicate mosaic tiles would firmly stick to the curved surface.

        Advanced
      • Despite repeated attempts, the new policy failed to stick with the employees, indicating a lack of buy-in.

        Advanced
      • The old belief that money doesn't stick to your hands is often disproven by those who manage their finances wisely.

        Advanced
      3.

      A long, sturdy stick or rod, often used for support while walking, as a weapon, or as an emblem of power or office.

      Common Phrases

      • walking staff
      • shepherd's staff
      • magic staff

      Example Sentences

      • The shepherd used a staff to guide his sheep.

        Beginner
      • He leaned on his staff as he walked.

        Beginner
      • The wizard carried a magic staff.

        Beginner
      • The ancient warrior wielded a heavy staff in battle.

        Intermediate
      • The king's staff was adorned with jewels, symbolizing his royal authority.

        Intermediate
      • Pilgrims traditionally carried a staff on their long journeys.

        Intermediate
      • In many mythological traditions, a staff serves as a potent symbol of divine power, wisdom, or magical capability.

        Advanced
      • The ceremonial staff, passed down through generations, represented the chieftain's enduring lineage and leadership within the tribe.

        Advanced
      • The intricate carvings on the archaeological find suggested the staff was not merely a utilitarian object but also held significant ritualistic importance.

        Advanced