Meaning
“Stick to” means to continue doing something without changing it or to follow a rule, plan, or habit strictly. It can also mean to remain loyal or committed to something.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Phrasal verb
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Structure: stick to + noun / pronoun / gerund (verb+ing)
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Common patterns:
- stick to a plan
- stick to the rules
- stick to doing something
Common Phrases
- stick to the plan – not to deviate from the plan
- stick to your guns – remain firm in your opinion or decision
- stick to the rules – follow rules strictly
- stick to the point – avoid digression in conversation
Collocations
- stick to + plan
- stick to + schedule
- stick to + diet
- stick to + rules
- stick to + decision
- stick to + promise
Examples
- You should stick to your study schedule if you want to pass the exam.
- He always sticks to his promises.
- Let’s stick to the original plan and not change it at the last minute.
- Please stick to the point during the meeting.
- I find it hard to stick to a diet for more than a week.
- They decided to stick to their decision despite criticism.
- We must stick to the company’s policies.
- She sticks to her daily routine no matter how busy she gets.
Synonyms or Related
- adhere to
- keep to
- follow
- comply with
- remain loyal to
Antonym
- deviate from
- abandon
- give up
- stray from