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- pronunciation:
- stuhk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
unable to move or be moved from a particular spot or position.
I can't open the window because it's stuck.The car got stuck in the mud, and my dad had to call a tow truck.Mom got stuck in heavy traffic on the way home from work. |
| definition 2: |
unable to remove oneself from an undesirable situation or place.
My brother hates his job, but he's stuck in it until he finds something better.The airport closed down because of fog, and we were stuck there for two days. |
| definition 3: |
unable to make progress to the next item, step, or stage.
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: |
unable to be rid of something that one does not want (usu. fol. by "with").
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: |
the past tense and past participle of "stick."
The cook stuck a thermometer in the turkey to see if it was ready. |
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