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stick vs riddle

riddle vs stick

stick and riddle both are nouns.

stick and riddle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stick Yes No Yes No
riddle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, riddle is a hyponym of stick; that is, riddle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stick:
  • stick: be a mystery or bewildering to
  • riddle: set a difficult problem or riddle
Other hyponyms of stick include mix up, stump, elude, escape.
stick (noun) riddle (noun)
threat of a penalty a coarse sieve (as for gravel)
an implement consisting of a length of wood a difficult problem
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) riddle (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to explain a riddle
saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous set a difficult problem or riddle
stick to firmly speak in riddles
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation pierce with many holes
put, fix, force, or implant separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed spread or diffuse through
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
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