What does STUCK mean?

Stuck 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective, verb

2. Definitions:

• Adjective: unable to move from a particular position or place; immobilized.
• Verb: past participle of stick; be or become fixed in a particular position or unable to move or be moved.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /stʌk/
• UK: /stʌk/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "stuck" originated from the Middle English word "stucken" which means "to pierce, stab". It has been in use since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe a situation where someone or something is unable to move or be moved from a particular position or place.

5. Synonyms:

• Adjective: trapped, fixed, immobilized, jammed, wedged
• Verb: adhered, clung, glued, affixed, fastened

6. Related Words:

• Stick
• Truck
• Lucky
• Pluck
• Tulip

7. Example Sentences:

• The cat was stuck in the tree for hours.
• He was stuck in traffic for an hour.
• The key was stuck in the lock.
• The glue had stuck the pieces together.
• She had stuck the poster on the wall with tape.