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stick with

Inseparable

The verb and particle never split. The object always follows the whole phrase.

How to say it

Stress the particle, not the verb: stick WITH. Saying “STICK with” is the clearest learner tell — the verb stays light and the particle carries the beat.

Do not release the /k/. Before the consonant of “with” the stop is held and swallowed rather than popped — the same unreleased-stop move as in hot dog. One smooth unit: “stick with”.

What it means

  1. To continue with a choice, or to stay loyal to someone.

    • “I'm going to stick with the original design.”
    • “She stuck with the team through three losing seasons.”

    Similar: persist with, stay loyal to

The particle logic

with

The person or thing the action is done alongside.

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More STICK phrasal verbs

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stick to

To adhere to a plan, rule or subject.

stick out

To protrude, or to be very noticeable.

stick around

To stay in a place a while longer.

stick with — meaning, examples & how to say it