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Stick English Long Sth Meaning Continue Difficult Taking

Word stick at
Meaning

Meaning: If you stick at something, you continue to do it even if it's difficult or it's taking a long time.

Synonym: keep at, persevere with

Example For example:

  • stick at sth Learning English isn't easy, but stick at it and one day you'll be speaking the language fluently.

  • stick at sth It took a long time for my business to succeed, but I stuck at it and eventually it did.

Variety: Thisis typically used in British and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

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