stretch

English Thesaurus

1. the act of physically reaching or thrusting out (noun.act)

hypernym	:	motility, motion, move, movement,
definition	:	a change of position that does not entail a change of location (noun.act)

hyponym	:	outreach,
definition	:	the act of reaching out (noun.act)

2. extension to or beyond the ordinary limit (noun.act)

hypernym	:	extension,
definition	:	act of expanding in scope; making more widely available (noun.act)

3. exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent (noun.act)

hypernym	:	exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout,
definition	:	the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit (noun.act)

hyponym	:	pandiculation,
definition	:	yawning and stretching (as when first waking up) (noun.act)

4. a straightaway section of a racetrack (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	straight, straightaway,
definition	:	a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	homestretch,
definition	:	the straight stretch of a racetrack leading to the finish line (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	racecourse, racetrack, raceway, track,
definition	:	a course over which races are run (noun.artifact)

domain category	:	racing,
definition	:	the sport of engaging in contests of speed (noun.act)

5. the capacity for being stretched (noun.attribute)

hypernym	:	elasticity, snap,
definition	:	the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed (noun.attribute)

6. a large and unbroken expanse or distance (noun.object)

hypernym	:	expanse,
definition	:	a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky (noun.object)

hyponym	:	slack, slack water,
definition	:	a stretch of water without current or movement (noun.object)

7. an unbroken period of time during which you do something (noun.time)

hypernym	:	continuance, duration,
definition	:	the period of time during which something continues (noun.time)

8. extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body (verb.body)

hypernym	:	strain, tense, tense up,
definition	:	cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious (verb.body)

hyponym	:	spread-eagle,
definition	:	stretch out completely (verb.body)

hyponym	:	crane, stretch out,
definition	:	stretch (the neck) so as to see better (verb.body)

9. extend one's body or limbs (verb.body)

hypernym	:	move,
definition	:	move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion (verb.motion)

10. increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance (verb.change)

hypernym	:	increase,
definition	:	make bigger or more (verb.change)

verb group	:	adulterate, debase, dilute, load, stretch,
definition	:	corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones (verb.change)

11. become longer by being stretched and pulled (verb.change)

hypernym	:	grow,
definition	:	become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain (verb.change)

hyponym	:	give, yield,
definition	:	be flexible under stress of physical force (verb.contact)

12. make long or longer by pulling and stretching (verb.change)

hypernym	:	lengthen,
definition	:	make longer (verb.change)

hyponym	:	shoetree, tree,
definition	:	stretch (a shoe) on a shoetree (verb.change)

cause	:	stretch,
definition	:	become longer by being stretched and pulled (verb.change)

13. corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones (verb.change)

hypernym	:	corrupt, spoil,
definition	:	alter from the original (verb.change)

hyponym	:	water down,
definition	:	thin by adding water to (verb.change)

hyponym	:	doctor, doctor up, sophisticate,
definition	:	alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive (verb.change)

verb group	:	extend, stretch,
definition	:	increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance (verb.change)

14. extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly (verb.change)

hypernym	:	broaden, extend, widen,
definition	:	extend in scope or range or area (verb.change)

15. pull in opposite directions (verb.contact)

hypernym	:	draw, force, pull,
definition	:	cause to move by pulling (verb.contact)

hyponym	:	draw, pull back,
definition	:	stretch back a bowstring (on an archer's bow) (verb.contact)

16. lie down comfortably (verb.motion)

hypernym	:	lie, lie down,
definition	:	assume a reclining position (verb.motion)

17. extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length (verb.motion)

hypernym	:	change form, change shape, deform,
definition	:	assume a different shape or form (verb.change)

verb group	:	extend,
definition	:	open or straighten out; unbend (verb.contact)

18. occupy a large, elongated area (verb.stative)

hypernym	:	be,
definition	:	occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere (verb.stative)

19. easily stretched (adj.all)

similar	:	elastic,
definition	:	capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy (adj.all)

20. having an elongated seating area (adj.all)

similar	:	long,
definition	:	primarily spatial sense; of relatively great or greater than average spatial extension or extension as specified (adj.all)

21. the act of physically reaching or thrusting out (noun.act)

derivation	:	stretch, stretch out,
definition	:	extend one's body or limbs (verb.body)

derivation	:	reach, reach out,
definition	:	move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense (verb.contact)

22. extension to or beyond the ordinary limit (noun.act)

derivation	:	stretch,
definition	:	become longer by being stretched and pulled (verb.change)

derivation	:	elongate, stretch,
definition	:	make long or longer by pulling and stretching (verb.change)

derivation	:	stretch,
definition	:	extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly (verb.change)

23. exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent (noun.act)

derivation	:	extend, stretch,
definition	:	extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body (verb.body)

24. the capacity for being stretched (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	stretch,
definition	:	become longer by being stretched and pulled (verb.change)

derivation	:	stretchable, stretchy,
definition	:	capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape (adj.all)

25. a large and unbroken expanse or distance (noun.object)

derivation	:	stretch, stretch along,
definition	:	occupy a large, elongated area (verb.stative)

26. extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body (verb.body)

derivation	:	extension,
definition	:	act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb (noun.act)

derivation	:	stretch, stretching,
definition	:	exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent (noun.act)

derivation	:	extensor, extensor muscle,
definition	:	a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part (noun.body)

27. extend one's body or limbs (verb.body)

derivation	:	reach, reaching, stretch,
definition	:	the act of physically reaching or thrusting out (noun.act)

28. become longer by being stretched and pulled (verb.change)

antonym	:	contract, shrink,
definition	:	become smaller or draw together (verb.change)

derivation	:	stretch,
definition	:	extension to or beyond the ordinary limit (noun.act)

derivation	:	stretch, stretchability, stretchiness,
definition	:	the capacity for being stretched (noun.attribute)

29. make long or longer by pulling and stretching (verb.change)

derivation	:	stretching,
definition	:	act of expanding by lengthening or widening (noun.act)

derivation	:	stretch,
definition	:	extension to or beyond the ordinary limit (noun.act)

derivation	:	elongation,
definition	:	the act of lengthening something (noun.act)

derivation	:	elongation, extension,
definition	:	an addition to the length of something (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	stretcher,
definition	:	a mechanical device used to make something larger (as shoes or gloves) by stretching it (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	elongation,
definition	:	the quality of being elongated (noun.attribute)

30. corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones (verb.change)

derivation	:	dilution,
definition	:	weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner (noun.act)

derivation	:	adulterator,
definition	:	a changer who lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance (noun.person)

derivation	:	adulteration, debasement,
definition	:	being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating (noun.state)

derivation	:	adulterant, adulterator,
definition	:	any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance (noun.substance)

derivation	:	adulterant, adulterating,
definition	:	making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials (adj.all)

31. extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly (verb.change)

derivation	:	stretch,
definition	:	extension to or beyond the ordinary limit (noun.act)

32. extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length (verb.motion)

derivation	:	extensible, extensile,
definition	:	capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out (adj.all)

33. occupy a large, elongated area (verb.stative)

derivation	:	stretch,
definition	:	a large and unbroken expanse or distance (noun.object)

34. the act of physically reaching or thrusting out (noun.act)

derivation	:	stretch, stretch out,
definition	:	extend one's body or limbs (verb.body)

derivation	:	reach, reach out,
definition	:	move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense (verb.contact)

35. extension to or beyond the ordinary limit (noun.act)

derivation	:	stretch,
definition	:	become longer by being stretched and pulled (verb.change)

derivation	:	elongate, stretch,
definition	:	make long or longer by pulling and stretching (verb.change)

derivation	:	stretch,
definition	:	extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly (verb.change)

36. exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent (noun.act)

derivation	:	extend, stretch,
definition	:	extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body (verb.body)

37. the capacity for being stretched (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	stretch,
definition	:	become longer by being stretched and pulled (verb.change)

derivation	:	stretchable, stretchy,
definition	:	capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape (adj.all)

38. a large and unbroken expanse or distance (noun.object)

derivation	:	stretch, stretch along,
definition	:	occupy a large, elongated area (verb.stative)

39. extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body (verb.body)

derivation	:	extension,
definition	:	act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb (noun.act)

derivation	:	stretch, stretching,
definition	:	exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent (noun.act)

derivation	:	extensor, extensor muscle,
definition	:	a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part (noun.body)

40. extend one's body or limbs (verb.body)

derivation	:	reach, reaching, stretch,
definition	:	the act of physically reaching or thrusting out (noun.act)

41. become longer by being stretched and pulled (verb.change)

antonym	:	contract, shrink,
definition	:	become smaller or draw together (verb.change)

derivation	:	stretch,
definition	:	extension to or beyond the ordinary limit (noun.act)

derivation	:	stretch, stretchability, stretchiness,
definition	:	the capacity for being stretched (noun.attribute)

42. make long or longer by pulling and stretching (verb.change)

derivation	:	stretching,
definition	:	act of expanding by lengthening or widening (noun.act)

derivation	:	stretch,
definition	:	extension to or beyond the ordinary limit (noun.act)

derivation	:	elongation,
definition	:	the act of lengthening something (noun.act)

derivation	:	elongation, extension,
definition	:	an addition to the length of something (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	stretcher,
definition	:	a mechanical device used to make something larger (as shoes or gloves) by stretching it (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	elongation,
definition	:	the quality of being elongated (noun.attribute)

43. corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones (verb.change)

derivation	:	dilution,
definition	:	weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner (noun.act)

derivation	:	adulterator,
definition	:	a changer who lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance (noun.person)

derivation	:	adulteration, debasement,
definition	:	being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating (noun.state)

derivation	:	adulterant, adulterator,
definition	:	any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance (noun.substance)

derivation	:	adulterant, adulterating,
definition	:	making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials (adj.all)

44. extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly (verb.change)

derivation	:	stretch,
definition	:	extension to or beyond the ordinary limit (noun.act)

45. extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length (verb.motion)

derivation	:	extensible, extensile,
definition	:	capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out (adj.all)

46. occupy a large, elongated area (verb.stative)

derivation	:	stretch,
definition	:	a large and unbroken expanse or distance (noun.object)

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