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stuck

Pronunciation: [stʌk]

Word

Learn how to use stuck in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical condition”

(adjective) when something is unable to move or is fixed in place. If a toy is stuck in a box, you can't take it out easily.

Example

The car got stuck in the mud, but we worked together to pull it out.

Example

The door wasn't stuck; I could open it without any problem.

Example

Is your shoe stuck in the mud?

Context: “action”

(verb) to make something unable to move or to attach something firmly. Like when you put glue on paper to keep it from moving.

Example

I stuck the poster on the wall with tape.

Example

He didn't stick the paper, so it fell off the board.

Example

Did you stick the label on the box correctly?

Context: “emotional state”

(verb) to feel like you cannot move forward or progress in a situation. It’s like when you can't decide what to do next.

Example

She feels stuck in her job but is excited to explore new options.

Example

He didn't feel stuck anymore after making a plan.

Example

Do you ever feel stuck in your studies?

How to pronounce stuck

Pronunciation: [stʌk]

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