Meaning of stick out in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    stick out

    Definitions

    1. extend out or project in space

    Examples

    • « His sharp nose jutted out »
    • « A single rock sticks out from the cliff »

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  2. 2. be highly noticeable
  3. 3. put up with something or somebody unpleasant

    Examples

    • « I cannot bear his constant criticism »
    • « The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks »
    • « he learned to tolerate the heat »
    • « She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage »

    Derived terms

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