Meaning of the word stretch in English

What does stretch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stretch

US /stretʃ/

UK /stretʃ/

to extend one's body or a part of one's body to its full length, typically so as to tighten one's muscles or in order to reach something

Example:

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She woke up and began to stretch her arms above her head.

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He had to stretch to reach the top shelf.

Synonym:

extend lengthen elongate reach spread

to make something longer or wider without tearing or breaking it

Example:

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This fabric will stretch easily.

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Can you stretch the rubber band further?

Synonym:

expand widen distend pull draw out

an act of extending one's body or a part of one's body to its full length

Example:

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He gave a big stretch and yawned.

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Do some gentle stretches before your workout.

Synonym:

extension reach pull elongation

a continuous area or expanse

Example:

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There was a long stretch of road ahead.

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The desert is a vast stretch of sand.

Synonym:

expanse area tract belt strip