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Wowenglish Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Stick/stuck
I would like to know the difference between "1" and "2".
1. The door is sticking.
2. The door is stuck.
1. The door is sticking.
2. The door is stuck.
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"The door is stuck" means that at the present time it would be difficult or impossible to open. "The door is sticking" describes a continually repeating sequence. Eg, every time I open it, it resists my efforts, although I always eventually prevail.
- "The door is stuck" means that at the present time it would be difficult or impossible to open.
- "The door is sticking" describes a continually repeating sequence.
- Eg, every time I open it, it resists my efforts, although I always eventually prevail.
- #1 is present continuous tense.
- #2 is "to be" plus adjective complement.
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"The door is stuck" means that at the present time it would be difficult or impossible to open.
"The door is sticking" describes a continually repeating sequence.
Eg, every time I open it, it resists my efforts, although I always eventually prevail.
#1 is present continuous tense.
#2 is "to be" plus adjective complement.
"The door is sticky" would also
"The door is sticking" describes a continually repeating sequence.
Eg, every time I open it, it resists my efforts, although I always eventually prevail.
#1 is present continuous tense.
#2 is "to be" plus adjective complement.
"The door is sticky" would also
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