English verb: stick to | |||
1. | stick to (contact) stick to firmly | ||
Samples | Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?. | ||
Synonyms | adhere, bind, bond, hold fast, stick | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something is ----ing PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | attach | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bind | ||
Verb group | adhere, cleave, cling, cohere, stick | ||
2. | stick to (change) keep to | ||
Samples | Stick to your principles. Stick to the diet. | ||
Synonyms | follow, stick with | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s VERB-ing | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hang in, hang on, hold on, persevere, persist | ||
Verb group | abide by, comply, follow | ||