sticks
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A2
/stɪks/
(stick)
fixed in place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stick' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sticca,' where 'stic-' meant 'to pierce or prick.'
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 prick,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a thin piece of wood or to adhere.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut from a tree.
He picked up some sticks to start a fire.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to attach or adhere to something.
The label sticks to the bottle easily.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'stick'.
The paper stuck to the wall.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45