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stretch
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- pronunciation:
- strech
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
stretches, stretching, stretched |
| definition 1: |
to pull something to its full length.
He always stretches his legs after running.- synonyms:
- expand
- similar words:
- extend, open, spread, unfold
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| definition 2: |
to make something longer or wider.
She stretched the elastic band.- similar words:
- expand, pull, spread
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| definition 3: |
to become longer or wider.
The waist stretches on this pair of pants.- similar words:
- expand, spread
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| derivations: |
stretchable (adj.), stretchability (n.) |
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