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Meaning of the word "stick out" in English

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stick out

US /stɪk aʊt/
UK /stɪk aʊt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to be easily seen or noticed

Example:
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His bright red hat made him stick out in the crowd.
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Her talent for singing really makes her stick out from the rest of the students.
Synonym:
stand out be conspicuous be prominent be noticeable be obvious
2.

to project or extend beyond a surface

Example:
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A small branch was sticking out from the tree.
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He had a piece of paper sticking out of his pocket.
Synonym:
protrude project jut out extend bulge
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stick sticking stick to stick with stick at stick by stick your neck out