Stick by
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Definition
showing unyielding support for someone or honoring a promise, especially when the situation gets tough or controversial
Example sentence
I will always stick by my best friend, no matter what mistakes she makes.
Real video usage
Three clips showing this meaning in natural speech.
Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
stick by a friend
stick by your partner
stick by your decision
stick by your promise
stick by someone through difficult times
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She stuck by her friend when everyone else left. ✅ (Correct)
She stuck her friend by when everyone else left. ❌ (Incorrect)