Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
metal clip for binding papers; essential element
staple
reject
town
correlation
TOEIC test: Word games: Free Online Nouns Verbs s Adjectives Game Answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

'Stick to' vs 'Stick by'



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forums | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
Use of can "arranging a meet" | the usage of the verb require
Listening exercises
Message
Author
'Stick to' vs 'Stick by' #1 (permalink) Mon Jul 16, 2007 13:02 pm   'Stick to' vs 'Stick by'
 

Hi

Could you please tell me the difference between:

'Stick to' and 'Stck by'?

1- I will stick to my decision/ proposal/ advice.
2- I will stick by my decision/ proposal/ advice.

Tom
Tom
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 30 May 2006
Posts: 2061

'Stick to' vs 'Stick by' #2 (permalink) Mon Jul 16, 2007 13:49 pm   'Stick to' vs 'Stick by'
 

.
Here, I don't really see any difference, Tom. Maybe someone else will.
.
_________________
Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's
Mister Micawber
Language Coach
Mr. Micawber

Joined: 17 Jul 2005
Posts: 7321
Location: Yokohama, Japan

What do you know about the progressive forms?English grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsStart exploring the English language today! Subscribe to free email English courseAre you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!
Display posts from previous:   
Use of can "arranging a meet" | the usage of the verb require
ESL Forums | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms 'Stick to' vs 'Stick by' All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on ESL EFL Forums
do so v.s. do thatWhat does "trigger off " mean?Expression "This behind their hands"owner-operated municipal enterprise?What the phrase 'unhappy glance' mean?to use of expectHow old is she and what's the point of this phrase?Phrasal Verbs in formal writing?My dad works at the Capital?Expression: Box your earsShort form of "fire extinguisher"?difference between 'to get used to' and 'to be used to'Letter writing in EnglishHow do you pronounce "psycho"?Exceptions when to use a / an + hair / hairsExclamation: "Gross""Did" - use present or past tense of verb?be or to be'Stick to' vs 'Stick by'

Discover English-test.net
Elements, particles and ingredientsMeaning of "Cycling two/three abreast"Statistics! A useful tool?escalope or schnitzel?SAT vocab test: Increase Vocabulary: English Adjectives Verbs NounsSAT vocabulary test: Word find games: Free Online Adjective Verb Noun GameDefine providential, desert, codicil, ridiculous, manliness, vitiate, overlord, prescriptiblePimsleur Japanese for Travelers: Pimsleur Japanese Language ProgramThe seven adverbs that tell to what extent: Wrapped round her fingerDefinition of cheapskate, chewed, play, speak, choosing: English Slang Idioms (186)

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course
First name E-mail