stick
|stick|
A2
/stɪk/
fixed in place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stick' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sticca,' where 'stic-' meant 'to pierce or stab.'
Historical Evolution
'sticca' transformed into the Middle English word 'stikke,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stick.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pierce or stab,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a thin piece of wood' and 'to adhere.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thin piece of wood or other material.
He picked up a stick to draw in the sand.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to attach or adhere to something.
The label won't stick to the wet surface.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39