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Definition stick to in American English

stick to phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to do something that you promised or decided you would do, or that you believe you should do

Example

We said we'd give her the cash, and we must stick to our agreement.

Synonyms and related words
keep hold to stick to
2

to continue to do or use one particular thing and not change it or stop it for any period of time

Example

I think we should stick to our original plan.

Example

If you stick rigidly to your diet, you will lose weight.

Example

If everyone sticks to the rules, we shouldn't have any problems.

Synonyms and related words
continue go on follow through
2.1

to talk or write about one particular thing only

Example

"Forget your opinions, just stick to the facts," said Mel impatiently.

Example

Try to stick to the point.

Example

Writers should stick to writing about things they know about.

Synonyms and related words
discuss consider talk
Synonyms and related words
head go progress
4

to stay very close to someone and follow them wherever they go

Example

Moore stuck close to the race leader until the last lap.

Synonyms and related words
follow shadow track
5

to refuse to change what you are saying or doing despite the opposition or criticism of other people

Example

They tried to persuade me, but I stuck to my guns.

6

to refuse to change your account of an event or situation, especially when it is not true or when people doubt it

Example

No one's to blame. Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Definition stick to in American English