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stick vs secure

secure vs stick

stick is a noun but secure is not a noun.

stick is not an adjective while secure is an adjective.

stick and secure both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stick Yes No Yes No
secure No Yes Yes No
As verbs, secure is a hypernym of stick; that is, secure is a word with a broader meaning than stick:
  • stick: put, fix, force, or implant
  • secure: cause to be firmly attached
Other hypernyms of stick include fasten, fix.
stick (noun) secure (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 (adjective) secure (adjective)
free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
free from danger or risk
not likely to fail or give way
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
financially safe
stick (verb) secure (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to make certain of
saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous cause to be firmly attached
stick to firmly fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation furnish with battens
put, fix, force, or implant get by special effort
pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed assure payment of
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 secure

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