Dictionary Entry
sticky
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Meaning
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Tending to stick or adhere to things; adhesive.
Example Sentence
The jam made the table surface sticky, so I had to wipe it down.
Usage Note
Describes surfaces or substances that adhere to other things, making them hard to separate, or something that causes things to adhere. Used for describing food, materials, or situations where things get attached.
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