stick out

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˈstɪk ˈaʊt/
US: /ˈstɪk ˈaʊt/

  1. To be very noticeable or obvious.

    1. The bright color made her shirt stick out.
    2. His constant complaining made him stick out like a sore thumb in the team.

  2. To extend beyond a surface or edge.

    1. I saw a branch stick out from the tree.
    2. Make sure the nails don't stick out after hammering the wood.

  3. To express an opinion or defend someone or something, especially when it is difficult or unpopular to do so.

    1. He was the only one who would stick out for what he believed in.
    2. She decided to stick out her neck and support the controversial proposal.

Synonyms

extend defend project support protrude

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stick out" in English means: To be very noticeable or obvious., To extend beyond a surface or edge., To express an opinion or defend someone or something, especially when it is difficult or unpopular to do so..

The phonetic transcription of "stick out" is /ˈstɪk ˈaʊt/ in British English and /ˈstɪk ˈaʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stick out": extend, defend, project, support, protrude.

Example usage of "stick out": "The bright color made her shirt stick out.". More examples on the page.