Stick out
verb
To be easily noticeable because of being different.
His bright red hair makes him stick out in a crowd.
Often appears as...
- stick out like a sore thumb
- stick out in a crowd
verb
To jut or protrude from a surface.
The nail stuck out from the wall.
Often appears as...
- stick out from a surface
- stick out of something
verb
To last, endure, or continue to the end.
He decided to stick out the course, even though it was difficult.
Often appears as...
- stick out a course
- stick out a task
verb
To be easily noticeable because of being different.
His bright red hair makes him stick out in a crowd.
Often appears as...
- stick out like a sore thumb
- stick out in a crowd
verb
To jut or protrude from a surface.
The nail stuck out from the wall.
Often appears as...
- stick out from a surface
- stick out of something
verb
To last, endure, or continue to the end.
He decided to stick out the course, even though it was difficult.
Often appears as...
- stick out a course
- stick out a task
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Attention
Used when someone or something attracts attention in an unwanted or negative way.
Wearing a costume to a formal event will make you stick out.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Uniqueness
Can express a unique feature admired or valued by others.
His innovative design made his entry stick out from the rest.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
In some cultures, sticking out is discouraged as blending in is more valued.
In our company, those who stick out with bold ideas are often promoted.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Attention
Used when someone or something attracts attention in an unwanted or negative way.
Wearing a costume to a formal event will make you stick out.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Uniqueness
Can express a unique feature admired or valued by others.
His innovative design made his entry stick out from the rest.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
In some cultures, sticking out is discouraged as blending in is more valued.
In our company, those who stick out with bold ideas are often promoted.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Attention
Used when someone or something attracts attention in an unwanted or negative way.
Wearing a costume to a formal event will make you stick out.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Uniqueness
Can express a unique feature admired or valued by others.
His innovative design made his entry stick out from the rest.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
In some cultures, sticking out is discouraged as blending in is more valued.
In our company, those who stick out with bold ideas are often promoted.
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