Synonyms for

Sticking

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

Definition

Sticking means to adhere or be attached to something, often with an adhesive substance.

Synonyms & similar words

cling dislodge holdfast move wedge standby mystify adhere stick vex gravel sting bond stickby baffle projected cohere projecting stupefy deposit relieved flummox beat cleave stickaround attaching adhering binding clinging glueing joining bonding affixing fastening securing tacking pasting cementing cohering stapling

Synonyms by register

Formal

adhering clinging cohering adhesion

Informal

glued stuck tacky clingy

Literary

fastened affixed bound

Antonyms

detaching loosening releasing separating unfastening unsticking freeing

Common collocations

  • sticking to the plan
  • sticking around
  • sticking out
  • sticking together
  • sticking point
  • sticking plaster
  • sticking glue

Word family

noun stickiness
verb stick
adjective sticky

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.

Example sentences

  1. I am sticking the stamp onto the envelope.
  2. The glue is sticking the pieces of paper together.
  3. The suction cups are sticking to the window.
  4. The magnet is sticking to the refrigerator.
  5. 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

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