sticking

• Adjetivo que descreve algo que gruda ou adere a uma superfície; em sentido figurado, algo que persiste, permanece ou não se desfaz.

An adjective describing something that adheres or clings to a surface, or figuratively, something that persists or remains in place.

1. Protruding or projectingB1formal

   Extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary.

   Saliente

   • There was a nail sticking out of the wooden plank.
   • A branch was sticking out over the path.
   • His shirt tag was sticking up from his collar.

   Sinônimosbulgingjuttingprojectingprominentprotruding

   Antônimosflushrecessedsunken

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de fixar, colar ou grudar algo em outra superfície, ou de continuar ou manter-se firme em algo de forma decidida.

A verb used to indicate the act of attaching, adhering, or becoming fixed to something, or continuing in a determined way.

verbo irregular

1. Adhere or attachA2formal

   To become fixed or attached to a surface using a sticky substance or by pressure.

   Colar

   • The glue made the paper stick to the wall.
   • She stuck the stamp onto the envelope.
   • The mud stuck to his boots after the walk.

   Sinônimosadhereaffixattachbondclingfastenfixgluepaste

2. Remain in placeB1informal

   To stay in a particular position or place without moving.

   Ficar preso

   • The key stuck in the lock and wouldn't turn.
   • He stuck to his seat during the entire movie.
   • The car stuck in the mud and couldn't move.

   Sinônimosabidelingerremainstaytarry

   Antônimosdepartgoleavemoveshiftstir

3. Persist or continueB1informal

   To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges.

   Persistir

   • She stuck to her decision even when others disagreed.
   • He stuck with the project until it was finished.
   • They stuck to their principles throughout the negotiation.

   Sinônimoscarry oncontinueendurehang inkeep goingperseverepersist

   Antônimosabandonceasegive upquitstopsurrenderyield

4. Put or placeA2informal

   To put something somewhere quickly or carelessly.

   Enfiar

   • He stuck his hands in his pockets.
   • She stuck the note under the door.
   • I stuck the book back on the shelf.

   Sinônimosbungdumpjamplonkplopplunkpopshoveslingthrusttoss

Variantes phrasalstick aroundstick bystick instick onstick outstick tostick upstick with