STICK: phrasal verbs
Phrase
to stay somewhere in order to wait for something
stick around
That was an awesome performance! Let's stick around and see if the band plays one more song!
That was an awesome performance! Let's stick around and see if the band plays one more song!
Phrase
to be easily seen or recognized
sticks out
My friend Fiona has long, fiery red hair. She really sticks out in a crowd!
My friend Fiona has long, fiery red hair. She really sticks out in a crowd!
Phrase
to force someone to deal with something unpleasant
stuck us with
It was nice to see our friends for lunch, but they left and stuck us with the bill!
It was nice to see our friends for lunch, but they left and stuck us with the bill!
Phrase
to continue to support each other
stick together
These are my good friends. We stick together no matter what!
These are my good friends. We stick together no matter what!
Phrase
to defend someone against attack or criticism
stick up for
I stick up for my brother when he gets into an argument, but only if he's right!
I stick up for my brother when he gets into an argument, but only if he's right!
Phrase
to be remembered by someone for a very long time
stuck with
My high school teacher's lessons have stuck with me over the years.
My high school teacher's lessons have stuck with me over the years.
Phrase
to continue using or doing something
stick with it
Learning to play an instrument is hard work, but you'll eventually get better if you stick with it.
Learning to play an instrument is hard work, but you'll eventually get better if you stick with it.