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sticks (Noun (plural) / Verb (3rd person singular))

Small, thin pieces of wood that have fallen or been broken from a tree or bush. As a verb, it refers to the action of adhering to a surface or remaining fixed in a particular place or state.

💡 Memory Tip

STicks STay. Think of the 'ST' at the start of 'Sticks' and 'Stay' to remember that the verb means to remain or adhere.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The glue stick the paper. → The glue sticks the paper.

He sticked the label. → He stuck the label.