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sticking

intermediateB1

/ˈstɪkɪŋ/ · stick-ing

to adhere to or be attached to something.

Meanings

verbformal

to adhere to or be attached to something.

کسی چیز کے ساتھ چپکنا یا منسلک ہونا۔

چسپاں

chaspan

Formal: چسپاں ہونا

Synonyms

adhereattachclingچپکنامنسلک ہوناباندھنا

Antonyms

detachremoveseparateالگ کرناہٹاناجدا کرنا

Common Collocations

  • sticking point
  • sticking plaster
  • sticking to the rules

Example Sentences

The label is not sticking properly.

لیبل صحیح طرح سے چپک نہیں رہا ہے۔

Label sahi tarah se chupak nahi raha hai.

The gum is sticking to my shoe.

گاڑی کا گم میرے جوتے سے چپک رہا ہے۔

Gaari ka gum mere jootay se chupak raha hai.

He was sticking to his principles.

وہ اپنے اصولوں پر قائم رہا۔

Woh apne usoolon par qaim raha.

Easily Confused With

sticking up:Refers to something that is jutting out or raised, as opposed to adhering.
nounformal

the act or process of sticking or being stuck.

چپکنے یا چپکانے کا عمل۔

چسپاں ہونا

chaspan hona

Synonyms

adhesionattachmentclingچپکنامنسلک ہوناباندھنا

Antonyms

detachmentremovalseparationالگ کرناہٹاناجدا کرنا

Common Collocations

  • sticking sensation
  • sticking point
  • sticking factor

Example Sentences

The sticking of the tape was impressive.

ٹیپ کا چپکنے کا عمل متاثر کن تھا۔

Tape ka chupknay ka amal mutasir kun tha.

There is a lot of sticking happening in this meeting.

اس اجلاس میں زیادہ چپکنے کا عمل ہو رہا ہے۔

Is ijtimaa mein zyada chupknay ka amal ho raha hai.

The team discussed the sticking of ideas.

ٹیم نے خیالات کے چپکنے پر بات کی۔

Team ne khayalat ke chupknay par baat ki.

Easily Confused With

sticking point:Specifically refers to a difficult issue that causes a delay in progression.

Word Family

stick
verbچپکانا
sticker
nounاسٹیکر
stickingness
nounچپکپن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Picture a sticker that sticks to any surface.

Imagine putting a sticker on various objects.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

وہ دل سے چسپاں رہتے ہیں گویا،\nکہ دل کی بات کو سب کیسے جانیں گے

Woh dil se chaspan rehte hain goya,\nKe dil ki baat ko sab kaise jaanenge.

They remain attached to the heart as if,\nHow will others know the affairs of the heart?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چپکے چپکے ہی راستہ چلتا ہے۔

Chupke chupke hi rasta chalta hai.

Silently and discreetly one finds their way.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "sticcan" — to pierce, to stab

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'sticking' refers to the action or process of adhering or becoming attached to something.