Antonyms for stick at
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : stik |
| Phonetic Transcription : stɪk |
Definition of stick at
Origin :- Old English sticca "rod, twig, spoon," from Proto-Germanic *stikkon- "pierce, prick" (cf. Old Norse stik, Old High German stehho, German Stecken "stick, staff"), from PIE *steig- "to stick; pointed" (see stick (v.)). Meaning "staff used in a game" is from 1670s (originally billiards); meaning "manual gearshift lever" first recorded 1914. Stick-ball is attested from 1824. Alliterative connection of sticks and stones is recorded from mid-15c.
- As in continue : verb persist, carry on
Synonyms for stick at
- abide
- advance
- carry forward
- draw out
- endure
- extend
- forge ahead
- get on with it
- go on
- hang in
- keep at
- keep on
- keep on truckin'
- keep the ball rolling
- keep up
- last
- lengthen
- linger
- live on
- loiter
- maintain
- make headway
- move ahead
- never cease
- outlast
- outlive
- perdure
- persevere
- persist in
- press on
- progress
- project
- prolong
- promote
- pursue
- push on
- reach
- remain
- rest
- ride
- run on
- stand
- stay
- stay on
- stick at
- stick to
- survive
- sustain
- uphold
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