stuck

stuck
stuck1 [stʌk]
the past tense and past participle of ↑stick 1
stuck 2
stuck2 adj [not before noun]
1.) impossible or unable to move from a particular position
▪ Sara tried to open the window but it was stuck.
▪ They got stuck in a traffic jam.
stuck in
▪ The boat was stuck in the mud.
▪ I've got something stuck in my throat.
2.) informal unable to escape from a bad or boring situation
stuck in/at
▪ Mum resented being stuck at home with two young kids.
▪ We could be stuck in this place for days.
3.) informal unable to do any more of something that you are working on because it is too difficult
▪ Can you help me with my homework, Dad? I'm stuck.
stuck on
▪ If you get stuck on a difficult word, just ask for help.
4.) be stuck with sth informal
to have something you do not want because you cannot get rid of it
▪ We are, unfortunately, stuck with this huge, ugly building.
5.) be stuck with sb
to have to spend time with someone or have a relationship with them even though you do not want to
▪ They are stuck with each other with no end in sight.
6.) be stuck for sth
to be unable to think what to say or do
▪ For once Anthony was stuck for words (=did not know what to say) .
7.) get stuck in/get stuck into sth
BrE spoken to start doing something eagerly and with a lot of energy
▪ Take your jacket off and get stuck in!
8.) be stuck on sb informal
to be attracted to someone
▪ He says he's stuck on me.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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