To extend or lengthen something, often to its full or maximum extent.
It can also refer to the act of reaching out one's body or limbs to their full extent.
Meaning of ‘Stretch’ in English
Stretch
(Verb)
Meaning
Examples
The athlete stretched his muscles before the race.
The cat stretched its body as it woke up from a nap.
He stretched the truth when he explained his absence.
The yoga instructor taught us how to stretch properly.
She stretched her arms above her head after a long nap.
He had to stretch the rope to reach the other side of the river.
Synonyms
Extend
Expand
Reach
Spread
Lengthen
Elongate
Anotnyms
Contract
Shorten
Compress
Shrink
Condense
Reduce
Stretch
(Noun)
Meaning
A continuous extent of something, often referring to a distance or period of time.
Examples
The stretch of road ahead seemed endless.
We have a long stretch of work ahead of us.
The desert is known for its vast stretches of sand.
This is a busy stretch of the river, filled with boaters.
During the long stretch of winter, they rarely saw the sun.
The marathon includes a challenging stretch through the hills.
Synonyms
Expanse
Span
Distance
Length
Period
Interval
Anotnyms
Short distance
Brevity
Compactness
Limited space
Brief period
Segment
