stɪk tuː
neutral
beginner
- Base verb:
- stick
- Particle:
- to
- Separable:
- No
What does "stick to" mean?
- To continue doing something without changing
- To adhere to a plan or principle
Examples
- Stick to the plan.
- I'm trying to stick to my diet.
- She always sticks to her word.
- Let's stick to the facts.
- It's hard to stick to a budget.
How to use it
'Stick to your guns' means to maintain your position despite opposition.
Similar expressions
adhere to
follow
maintain
Opposites
deviate from
abandon
Related phrasal verbs
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