adjective
stuck
stuhk
adjective
1
Unable to move or be moved; fixed in place.
"The car got stuck in the mud after the storm."
"The zipper is stuck and won’t budge."
2
Unable to make progress with a task or problem.
"I’m stuck on this math question — can you help?"
How to Use Stuck
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPhysically unable to move, or mentally unable to progress with something.
Common pairings
stuck in traffic
get stuck
stuck on a problem
Word Forms
more stuck comparative, stucks plural, Stucks plural, most stuck superlative
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