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stick vs follow

follow vs stick

stick is a noun but follow is not a noun.

stick and follow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stick Yes No Yes No
follow No No Yes No
As verbs, follow is a hypernym of stick; that is, follow is a word with a broader meaning than stick:
  • stick: be a devoted follower or supporter
  • follow: choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
Other hypernyms of stick include adopt, espouse.
stick (noun) follow (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
stick (verb) follow (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to behave in accordance or in agreement with
saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous keep informed
stick to firmly keep to
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
put, fix, force, or implant grasp the meaning
pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed imitate in behavior; take as a model
pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument perform an accompaniment to
fasten with an adhesive material like glue to travel behind, go after, come after
fasten with or as with pins or nails travel along a certain course
fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something follow in or as if in pursuit
cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface keep under surveillance
be in a certain place and not leave choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
be loyal to to subscribe to someone's updates on social media
endure to be subscribed to updates from another user on social media
be a devoted follower or supporter act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
be or become fixed be the successor (of)
follow with the eyes or the mind
work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of
adhere to or practice
be later in time
come after in time, as a result
be next
to bring something about at a later time than
to be the product or result
come as a logical consequence; follow logically
Difference between stick and follow

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