Stick at
verb
To continue doing something, even if it's difficult or takes a long time.
She needed to stick at her studies to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
Often appears as...
- stick at it
- stick at your studies
verb
To not exceed a certain number or amount.
The price will stick at $10, it won't go higher or lower.
Often appears as...
- stick at a price
- stick at a score
verb
To continue doing something, even if it's difficult or takes a long time.
She needed to stick at her studies to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
Often appears as...
- stick at it
- stick at your studies
verb
To not exceed a certain number or amount.
The price will stick at $10, it won't go higher or lower.
Often appears as...
- stick at a price
- stick at a score
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Determination
Conveys a sense of effort and commitment when facing challenges.
Even though the course was tough, she decided to stick at it.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Investment
Suggests an activity may require prolonged dedication to see results.
If you want to master English, you'll have to stick at your studies.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Encouragement
Often used in supportive contexts to motivate perseverance.
It’s tough now, but stick at it and you'll succeed.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Determination
Conveys a sense of effort and commitment when facing challenges.
Even though the course was tough, she decided to stick at it.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Investment
Suggests an activity may require prolonged dedication to see results.
If you want to master English, you'll have to stick at your studies.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Encouragement
Often used in supportive contexts to motivate perseverance.
It’s tough now, but stick at it and you'll succeed.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Determination
Conveys a sense of effort and commitment when facing challenges.
Even though the course was tough, she decided to stick at it.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Investment
Suggests an activity may require prolonged dedication to see results.
If you want to master English, you'll have to stick at your studies.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Encouragement
Often used in supportive contexts to motivate perseverance.
It’s tough now, but stick at it and you'll succeed.
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