Meaning of stick out in English

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 »
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 »