Meaning & use
sticking
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Adhering firmly to a surface, or remaining fixed in position and refusing to move or change.
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The label was sticking to the jar even after washing.
He kept sticking to his original story despite the questioning.
A note on using this word
The phrase 'sticking point' refers to an issue that stalls progress in a negotiation or discussion.
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Words with an opposite meaning
detachingreleasing
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