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Meaning of Stuck
The primary meaning of the word "stuck" is being unable to move or be moved.
Etymology of Stuck
The word "stuck" originated from the Old English word "stucian", which is related to the Old Norse word "stykkja", meaning to stick or pierce
Historically, the word has been used to describe being fixed or fastened in a particular position, as well as being unable to move or progress
Synonyms
trapped
jammed
wedged
blocked
obstructed
hindered
delayed
halted
stopped
fixed
fastened
anchored
rooted
stuck
lodged
embedded
ensnared
entangled
caught
snagged
hooked
tethered
moored
anchored
immobilized
paralyzed
frozen
stuck
mired
bogged
trapped
confined
restrained
limited
restricted
impeded
barred
blocked
clogged
congested
choked
smothered
stifled
suppressed
Definitions
- Unable to move or be moved, typically because something is blocking the way or because a part of something is jammed
- Unable to progress or make progress with something, typically because of a problem or difficulty
- Firmly fixed or fastened in a particular position or place
Usage Examples
- The car got stuck in the mud and we had to call a tow truck
- I'm stuck on this level and can't seem to beat it
- The door is stuck and won't open
Antonyms
free
loose
unfettered
unencumbered
unrestrained
unrestricted
unobstructed
unblocked
unimpeded
unmoved
unstuck
mobile
movable
liberated
released
freed
unchained
untethered
unmoored
unanchored
unrestricted
unconfined
unbarred
unclogged
unchoked
unstifled
unsuppressed
untrapped
unconfined