The door sticks, you see, because the hinge is rusty.
The door sticks, you see, because the hinge is rusty.
English
stick
stɪk
Meaning: to attach something using glue or a sticky substance
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | stick |
| 3rd person singular present | sticks |
| Present participle | sticking |
| Past | stuck |
| Will future | will stick |
| Going-to future | going to stick |
| Imperative negative | don't stick / do not stick |
Example sentences
She stuck the stamp on the envelope.
She stuck the stamp on the envelope.
The company needs to stick to its annual budget to avoid financial trouble.
The company needs to stick to its annual budget to avoid financial trouble.
The magnetic strip stuck to the refrigerator door.
The magnetic strip stuck to the refrigerator door.
Coffee grounds stuck to the bottom of the mug.
Coffee grounds stuck to the bottom of the mug.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for attaching items with adhesive. In this sentence, 'stuck' is the past tense of 'stick'.
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