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stick vs cling

cling vs stick

stick and cling both are nouns.

stick and cling both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stick Yes No Yes No
cling Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stick and cling are synonyms defined as:
  • stick and cling: come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
Other synonyms of stick include adhere, cleave, cohere.
stick (noun) cling (noun)
threat of a penalty fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
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
stick (verb) cling (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous hold on tightly or tenaciously
stick to firmly to remain emotionally or intellectually attached
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 stick and cling

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