Word: Stick On
Basic Definition: "Stick on" is a verb phrase that means to attach something to another surface or to affix something in place. It can also mean to apply something in a way that it stays securely.
Usage Instructions: - Use "stick on" when you want to describe the action of attaching or affixing something. - It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Example: - I will stick on this poster to the wall using tape. - You can stick on a label to the box to identify its contents.
Advanced Usage: - "Stick on" can also imply an action of applying something, such as a heavy coat of paint or a sticker. - Example: Make sure to stick on a thick layer of glue for better adhesion.
Word Variants: - Stuck on (past tense): Indicates that something has already been attached. - Example: The sticker is stuck on the notebook. - Sticking on (present participle): Refers to the action of attaching something at the moment. - Example: He is sticking on the new decals to his car.
Different Meanings: - "Stick on" can also mean to be very attached or fond of something, usually in a figurative sense. - Example: She is really stuck on that new TV series.
Synonyms: - Attach - Affix - Paste - Apply - Fix
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - Stick with: To continue to do something or stay with someone. - Example: I will stick with my decision, no matter what.