stick to

To continue using or doing something instead of changing to something else.

• I stick to my usual breakfast.
• We stuck to the budget last month.
• Will you stick to your decision?

How to use it: stick to something (We should stick to our original plan.); stick to doing something (I stick to buying local food.)

Similar words: keep to, stay with

Opposites: abandon

Common phrases: stick to something, stick to a plan, stick to doing something

To remain attached to a surface.

• The tape will stick to the wall.
• Wet leaves stuck to my shoes.
• Why does the rice stick to the pan?

How to use it: stick to something (The label will stick to the glass.)

Similar words: adhere to, cling to

Common phrases: stick to something, stick to the wall, stick to the pan

To follow someone and stay very close to them.

• Stick to me in this crowd.
• The detective stuck to the suspect through the market.
• Our defender stuck to their striker all evening.

How to use it: stick to someone (The guard stuck to the visitor throughout the tour.)

Similar words: stay close to, follow closely

Common phrases: stick to someone, stick to the suspect