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stick by

 

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Verb stick by has 1 sense
  1. stand by, stick by, stick, adhere - be loyal to; "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war"
    --1 is one way to be
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Somebody ----s somebody

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stick by

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To remain loyal, supportive, or faithful to someone or something, especially in times of difficulty or trouble.

Example sentence: Despite the hardships, she decided to stick by her best friend throughout the tough times.

Sense 2: To adhere to something firmly and persistently.

Example sentence: The glue is so strong that it will stick by any surface.

Sense 3: To keep or uphold a promise, agreement, or commitment.

Example sentence: I will stick by my word and complete the task within the given deadline.

Sense 4: (Local usage) To support or follow local customs, traditions, or practices.

Example sentence: In this quaint little town, it is important to stick by the local culture and respect their way of life.

Sense 5: (Local usage) To stand by someone or something despite lacking universal popularity or acceptance.

Example sentence: Despite the controversy surrounding the project, the residents of the neighborhood decided to stick by the proposed development plan.

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