Definition of Stick by

1. Verb. Be loyal to. "The friends stuck together through the war"

Exact synonyms: Adhere, Stand By, Stick
Generic synonyms: Be

Definition of Stick by

1. Verb. (idiomatic) to follow or adhere to somebody or something, to remain loyal and unswerving in one's attitude towards somebody or something ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stick By

stick-and-carrot
stick-fighting
stick-in-the-mud
stick-in-the-mud(p)
stick-in-the-muds
stick-on
stick-tight
stick-tights
stick-to-it-iveness
stick-to-itiveness
stick 'em up
stick a fork
stick about
stick and carrot
stick around
stick by (current term)
stick cinnamon
stick clip
stick down
stick figure
stick figures
stick horse
stick in
stick in someone's craw
stick in the mud
stick in the muds
stick insect
stick insects
stick it out
stick it to the man

Literary usage of Stick by

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians by George Grove (1910)
"Be this as it may, it is certain that the greater elasticity which he secured in the stick by the choice and preparation of the wood enabled him to carry ..."

2. Animal Behaviour by Conwy Lloyd Morgan (1900)
"On his return he came up to the railings with more confidence, but, holding the stick by the middle, found his passage barred. ..."

3. Animal Behaviour by Conwy Lloyd Morgan (1908)
"On his return he came up to the railings with more confidence, but, holding the stick by the middle, found his passage barred. ..."

4. Animal Behaviour by Conwy Lloyd Morgan (1900)
"On his return he came up to the railings with more confidence, but, holding the stick by the middle, found his passage barred. ..."

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