Synonyms for
Sticking
Definition
Sticking means to adhere or be attached to something, often with an adhesive substance.
Synonyms & similar words
flummox
mystify
cling
puzzle
holdfast
bind
jutting
get
stayput
adhere
nonplus
lodge
gravel
protruding
stickto
dumbfound
bond
stickaround
baffle
move
standby
deposit
dislodge
pose
stickingout
attaching
adhering
binding
clinging
glueing
joining
bonding
affixing
fastening
securing
tacking
pasting
cementing
cohering
stapling
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- sticking to the plan
- sticking around
- sticking out
- sticking together
- sticking point
- sticking plaster
- sticking glue
Word family
Usage note
The word 'sticking' often implies an unwanted adherence or difficulty in moving away. It can also refer to remaining in a place or situation.
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Example sentences
- I am sticking the stamp onto the envelope.
- The glue is sticking the pieces of paper together.
- The suction cups are sticking to the window.
- The magnet is sticking to the refrigerator.
- The tape is sticking the poster to the wall.
Quotes
Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding. Stick with what's good for you!
When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
I'm a slow walker, but I never walk back. - Abraham Lincoln