The verb to stick · Conjugation
Past Simple of stick
The answer: stuck
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to stick is stuck.
Example: The gum stuck to my shoe.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | stuck |
| You | stuck |
| He / She / It | stuck |
| We | stuck |
| You (pl.) | stuck |
| They | stuck |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Sticked ❌
Stick is an irregular verb. Its Past Simple is stuck, never sticked.
2. Stuck = not able to move (adjective)
Stuck is also a common adjective: I'm stuck in traffic (I can't move), I'm stuck on this question (I can't find the answer).
3. Stick is also a noun
A stick is a thin piece of wood, or a long tool for sport. A walking stick helps you walk. A hockey stick is for playing hockey.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of stick?+
The Past Simple of stick is stuck. The past participle is also stuck (the same). Stick → stuck → stuck.
Is sticked correct?+
No. Stick is irregular. Its Past Simple is stuck, never sticked: The gum stuck to my shoe.
What does stuck mean?+
Stuck means you cannot move or cannot go on. Physical: I'm stuck in traffic. About a problem: I'm stuck on this question (I can't find the answer).
What are the meanings of stick?+
As a verb: (1) to fix something with glue or tape, (2) to push something sharp into something. As a noun: (3) a thin piece of wood, (4) a long tool for sport, like a hockey stick. And (5) stick to means to keep doing something and not change.
What does stick to the plan mean?+
Stick to means to keep doing something and not change it (a plan, a rule). Stick to the plan means we do what we decided. Stick to your guns means don't change your opinion.
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