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stay in place vs stick

stick vs stay in place

stay in place is not a noun while stick is a noun.

stay in place and stick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stay in place No No Yes No
stick Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stick is a hyponym of stay in place; that is, stick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stay in place:
  • stay in place: be stationary
  • stick: be in a certain place and not leave
Other hyponyms of stay in place include persist, remain, stay, stay put, stick around.
stay in place (noun) stick (noun)
threat of a penalty
an implement consisting of a length of wood
a long thin implement resembling a length of wood
marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane
a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball
informal terms for the leg
a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine
a small thin branch of a tree
stay in place (verb) stick (verb)
be stationary be a mystery or bewildering to
saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous
stick to firmly
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
put, fix, force, or implant
pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed
pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument
fasten with an adhesive material like glue
fasten with or as with pins or nails
fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something
cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface
be in a certain place and not leave
be loyal to
endure
be a devoted follower or supporter
be or become fixed
Difference between stay in place and stick

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