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STRETCH

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 20 meanings of the word Stretch.

How to pronounce stretch:

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Stretch - as a noun

A large and unbroken expanse or distance

Example: "A stretch of highway"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expanse
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of physically reaching or thrusting out

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reachreaching
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motilitymotionmovemovement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A straightaway section of a racetrack

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
straightstraightaway
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stretching
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exerciseexercisingphysical exercisephysical exertionworkout
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Extension to or beyond the ordinary limit

Example: "Running at full stretch"

An unbroken period of time during which you do something

Example: "There were stretches of boredom"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stint

The capacity for being stretched

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stretchabilitystretchiness

Stretch - as an adjective satellite

Having an elongated seating area

Example: "A stretch limousine"

Easily stretched

Example: "Stretch hosiery"

Stretch - as a verb

Occupy a large, elongated area

Example: "The park stretched beneath the train line"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stretch along

Extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

Example: "Stretch your legs!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extend
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
straintensetense up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

Example: "Unfold the newspaper"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extendstretch outunfold

Become longer by being stretched and pulled

Example: "The fabric stretches"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grow
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
shrink

Make long or longer by pulling and stretching

Example: "Stretch the fabric"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elongate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lengthen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lie down comfortably

Example: "To enjoy the picnic, we stretched out on the grass"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stretch out

Pull in opposite directions

Example: "During the inquisition, the torturers would stretch their victims on a rack"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drawpull
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly

Example: "Stretch the limits"

Corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

Example: "Adulterate liquor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adulteratedebasediluteload
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
corruptspoil
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

Example: "Stretch the soup by adding some more cream"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extend

Extend one's body or limbs

Example: "Let's stretch for a minute--we've been sitting here for over 3 hours"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stretch out

Example Sentences

"I felt a slight stretch in my muscles after doing yoga."
"She reached out her arm in a stretch to grab the book from the top shelf."
"The cat woke up from its nap and did a long stretch."
"The hiker took a moment to enjoy the stretch of beautiful mountains in front of her."
"He completed a 10-mile stretch of his morning run without taking a break."
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Word Game Points

Is STRETCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stretch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STRETCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is STRETCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stretch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRETCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is STRETCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stretch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRETCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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