stretch

verbnounB1 · Intermediate

To make longer or wider by pulling.

Meanings of «stretch»

1 · verb

to make longer or wider by pulling

You should stretch your arms before you exercise.

2 · noun

a continuous area of land, road, or time

There is a long stretch of empty road ahead.

Similar: expansespan section

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The difference between similar words

to make something longer

extendmake longer or bigger by adding to itThey extended the road to the next town.

lengthenmake something longer in sizeWe need to lengthen the rope.

stretchmake longer or wider by pullingStretch the rubber band and let go.

prolongformalmake something last longer in timeMedicine can prolong a person's life.

Word family

stretch B1 · verbstretchy B2 · adjectivestretchable B2 · adjective

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