stay vs stick together

stick together vs stay

stay is a noun but stick together is not a noun.

stay and stick together both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stay	Yes	No	Yes	No
stick together	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, stick together is a hyponym of stay; that is, stick together is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stay:

stay: stay the same; remain in a certain state
stick together: be loyal to one another, especially in times of trouble

Other hyponyms of stay include keep out, sit tight, stay together, stand, keep, stay fresh, be.

stay (noun)	stick together (noun)
continuing or remaining in a place or state
(nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar
a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset)
a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted
the state of inactivity following an interruption

stay (verb)	stick together (verb)
stay the same; remain in a certain state	be loyal to one another, especially in times of trouble
stop or halt
overcome or allay
fasten with stays
be in a certain place and not leave
stop a judicial process
dwell
continue in a place, position, or situation
hang on during a trial of endurance

Difference between stay and stick together

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