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- pronunciation:
- stuhk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is stuck, it can't move or be moved.
The car got stuck in the mud and we had to call a tow truck.My dad got stuck in heavy traffic on the way home. That's why he's late.I can't open the window because it's stuck. |
| definition 2: |
If you are stuck, you can't get out of a bad situation or a place that you don't want to be in.
Evan's brother doesn't like his job, but he is stuck in it until he can find something better.The airport closed down because of the fog, and all the travelers were stuck there for two days. |
| definition 3: |
If you are stuck, you can't make progress to the next thing, or to the next step or level.
I still can't figure out number 5. I've been stuck on it for half an hour.Everyone else was at level three, but Brian was still stuck at level two. |
| definition 4: |
If you are stuck with something, you don't like it but you can't get rid of it.
My mom's aunt gave her a big ugly lamp for her birthday. My mom hates it, but she's stuck with it now. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| definition: |
"Stuck" is the past tense and past participle of "stick."
Freya stuck her drawing onto the refrigerator with a magnet. |
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