to be very noticeable
Her bright red coat really stuck out in the crowd.
stick out — 3 meanings
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phrasal verb3 meanings
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to extend outward
There was a nail sticking out of the wall.
persist despite difficulty
She decided to stick out the final year of her contract, even though the job was extremely demanding.
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1. to be very noticeable
B1neutralspoken
To be easy to see or recognize because of being different or unusual.
Her bright red coat really stuck out in the crowd.
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To come out beyond the surface or edge of something.
There was a nail sticking out of the wall.
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To continue to endure or tolerate something challenging or unpleasant until it is finished, especially when it would be easier to quit.
She decided to stick out the final year of her contract, even though the job was extremely demanding.
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