Synonyms for

Stick

Verb / stɪk / Another word for stick — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a thin piece of wood that has been cut from a tree

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

adhere cling cohere fasten

Informal

hang on tack glue paste

Literary

cleave abide

Antonyms

loosen release detach separate unfasten undo

Common collocations

  • stick together
  • stick around
  • stick out
  • stick to your guns
  • stick with it
  • stick in my mind
  • stick a fork in it

Word family

noun stick
verb stick
adjective sticky

Usage note

As a verb, 'stick' can mean to adhere or to remain. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between these meanings. 'Stick' as a noun refers to a piece of wood.

Example sentences

  1. I picked up a stick and threw it for the dog to fetch.
  2. She used a stick to stir the pot of soup.
  3. The boy poked at the ant hill with a stick.
  4. He carved a whistle out of a stick.
  5. The hikers used sticks to help them climb the steep hill.

Quotes

  • A rolling stone gathers no moss, but a rolling stick gathers honey.
  • There's nothing wrong with being a stick-in-the-mud. It's the mud that needs to be got rid of.
  • I'm as independent as a hog on ice. If you don't like my peaches, don't shake my tree. If you don't like my stick, don't touch my dog.

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