Word STICK: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

stick

🇺🇸 [stɪk]

Meanings

A thin, long piece of material, usually wood, that can be used for various purposes, such as support or a tool. It can also refer to something that adheres to a surface, or a method of holding things together.

Examples

• She used a stick to draw in the sand.
• The adhesive on the label caused it to stick to the box.
• They found a stick to use as a walking aid.

Synonyms

rod • branch • pole

Antonyms

loose • unstick • detach