Stick Out (Verb)
Meaning 1
Extend out or project in space; "His sharp nose jutted out"; "A single rock sticks out from the cliff".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- A loose thread stuck out from the hem of her dress and was starting to unravel.
- One bright blue stone sticks out from the dull grey gravel on the beach.
- His sharp chin sticks out and gives him a determined look.
- The small tree sticks out from the landscape of barren rocks and sand.
- A jagged rock sticking out from the side of the cliff made the route to the summit even more treacherous.
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Meaning 2
Put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- She's been having a rough day but her deadline is close, the long hours at work must stick out for just one more hour.
- Her strong personality helped her stick out a year with a difficult boss before finally quitting the job.
- As a dedicated artist, she's learned to stick out long periods of solitude and hardships in order to hone her talents.
- Despite struggling with the pressure, the athlete forced herself to stick out the entire brutal training session.
- After moving across the country, it took him a few months to stick out but now the lifestyle has become comfortable and enjoyable.
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Meaning 3
Be highly noticeable.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Her loud laughter stuck out in the quiet library, earning her a stern warning from the librarian.
- The bright pink dress stuck out among the more subdued attire of the other guests at the wedding.
- The newly built skyscraper stuck out as an eyesore in the otherwise quaint neighborhood.
- The incorrect math problem stuck out on the otherwise flawless geometry test.
- His poor dancing skills stuck out like a sore thumb next to the more talented performers.