English

stuck

stʌk, ˈstʌk
Meaning: unable to move; fixed in a position
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: ˈstʌk

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Example sentences

The car got stuck in the mud.
The car got stuck in the mud.
When the team is stuck, they look to their coach for guidance.
When the team is stuck, they look to their coach for guidance.
Stuck in slow-moving traffic, we arrived late for the meeting.
Stuck in slow-moving traffic, we arrived late for the meeting.
We were stuck in a heavy traffic jam for over two hours.
We were stuck in a heavy traffic jam for over two hours.

Usage Notes

Often used for physical objects that cannot move, but also metaphorically for being unable to solve a problem or leave a situation.

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