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stretch
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- pronunciation:
- strech
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
stretches, stretching, stretched |
| definition 1: |
to spread out or reach out to the full length in order to make loose and flexible.
He always stretches his legs before playing soccer.- synonyms:
- expand
- similar words:
- extend, lengthen, open, spread, unfold
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| definition 2: |
to cause to extend or reach from one point to another.
He stretched a wire from the pole to the house.- synonyms:
- string
- similar words:
- connect
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| definition 3: |
to reach out or extend.
He stretched his hand out to help me.- synonyms:
- extend
- antonyms:
- withdraw
- similar words:
- offer, put out, reach out
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| definition 4: |
to pull or draw tightly.
We stretched the tent over its poles.- antonyms:
- relax
- similar words:
- strain, tense
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| definition 5: |
to become lengthened or widened.
These jeans have stretched in the knees.The shoes had been a little tight, but they stretched.- synonyms:
- broaden, lengthen, widen
- similar words:
- expand, spread
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| definition 6: |
to cause to become longer or wider.
He stretched his chewing gum into long strings.- synonyms:
- broaden, lengthen, widen
- antonyms:
- compress
- similar words:
- enlarge, expand, pull, spread
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| definition 7: |
to extend over an area or in a certain direction.
The storm will stretch across the state.- synonyms:
- reach
- similar words:
- carry, go, range, sprawl, spread
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| definition 8: |
to flex one's muscles and extend one's limbs.
She yawned and stretched as she got out of bed. |
| definition 9: |
to lie down.
He stretched out on the couch for a nap.- synonyms:
- lie down, recline
- similar words:
- loll, lounge, sprawl
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| related words: |
amplify, balloon, bloat, broaden, inflate, prolong, scramble, tone |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of stretching.
The team sat down for a stretch of the arms and legs.- synonyms:
- expansion
- similar words:
- reach
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| definition 2: |
a continuous area or distance.
We drove over a long stretch of desert land.- synonyms:
- expanse, reach, sweep
- similar words:
- run, spread
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| definition 3: |
the degree to which something can be stretched.
The rope has a short stretch.- synonyms:
- elasticity, give
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| definition 4: |
a continuous period of time.
He left town for a long stretch.- synonyms:
- period, while
- similar words:
- run, space
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| related words: |
belt, bout, extension, extent, patch, period, term, time, tract |
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| derivations: |
stretchable (adj.), stretchability (n.) |
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