Phrase guide

stick by

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

to follow or adhere to somebody or something, to remain loyal and unswerving in one's attitude towards somebody or something

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: abide by, stand by, stick with, hold on, keep faith, go to the wall for someone, stick by

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

be loyal to

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • She stood by her husband in times of trouble
  • The friends stuck together through the war

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stand by, stick, adhere

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: be

History

Etymology

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