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get stuck

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb get stuck has 1 sense
  1. grind to a halt, get stuck, bog down, mire - be unable to move further; "The car bogged down in the sand"
    --1 is one way to stand still
    Sample sentences:
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    Somebody ----s

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Term: get stuck

Description: The term "get stuck" refers to a situation where someone encounters an obstacle or difficulty that prevents them from progressing or moving forward.

Sense 1 (Verb): To become immobilized or unable to move due to being caught or trapped.

Example Sentence 1: The car got stuck in the mud after heavy rain last night.

Example Sentence 2: I got stuck in a traffic jam and couldn't make it to the meeting on time.

Sense 2 (Verb): To become caught or entangled in something physically.

Example Sentence 1: My zipper got stuck on the fabric, and I couldn't unzip my jacket.

Example Sentence 2: The cat got stuck in the tree, and we had to call the fire department to rescue it.

Sense 3 (Verb): To become trapped mentally or emotionally, often referring to being unable to find a solution or make progress in a task or situation.

Example Sentence 1: I get stuck whenever I try to solve complex math problems.

Example Sentence 2: He got stuck in a never-ending cycle of self-doubt and couldn't move forward in his career.

Sense 4 (Phrasal Verb): To encounter an obstacle or problem that halts progress or causes confusion.

Example Sentence 1: She got stuck on the last level of the video game and couldn't figure out how to advance.

Example Sentence 2: We got stuck with the wrong directions and ended up getting lost.

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