stretch - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

Synonyms

• reach
• reaching
• stretch

More generic

• motility
• motion
• move
• movement

More specific

• outreach

Noun

extension to or beyond the ordinary limit

Synonyms

• stretch

More generic

• extension

Noun

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

Synonyms

• stretch
• stretching

More generic

• exercise
• exercising
• physical exercise
• physical exertion
• workout

More specific

• pandiculation

Noun

a straightaway section of a racetrack

Synonyms

• stretch

More generic

• straight
• straightaway

More specific

• homestretch

Related

• racecourse
• racetrack
• raceway
• track

Noun

the capacity for being stretched

Synonyms

• stretch
• stretchability
• stretchiness

More generic

• elasticity
• snap

Noun

a large and unbroken expanse or distance

Synonyms

• stretch

More generic

• expanse

More specific

• slack
• slack water

Noun

an unbroken period of time during which you do something

Synonyms

• stint
• stretch

More generic

• continuance
• duration

Verb

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

Synonyms

• extend
• stretch

More generic

• strain
• tense
• tense up

More specific

• crane
• spread-eagle
• stretch out

Verb

extend one's body or limbs

Synonyms

• stretch
• stretch out

More generic

• move

Verb

increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

Synonyms

• extend
• stretch

More generic

• increase

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• adulterate
• debase
• dilute
• load
• stretch

Verb

become longer by being stretched and pulled

Synonyms

• stretch

More generic

• grow

Opposite / Antonyms

• shrink

More specific

• give
• yield

Verb

make long or longer by pulling and stretching

Synonyms

• elongate
• stretch

More generic

• lengthen

More specific

• shoetree
• tree

Related

• stretch

Verb

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

Synonyms

• adulterate
• debase
• dilute
• load
• stretch

More generic

• corrupt
• spoil

More specific

• doctor
• doctor up
• sophisticate
• water down

Related

• extend
• stretch

Verb

extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly

Synonyms

• stretch

More generic

• broaden
• extend
• widen

Verb

pull in opposite directions

Synonyms

• stretch

More generic

• draw
• pull

More specific

• draw
• pull back

Verb

lie down comfortably

Synonyms

• stretch
• stretch out

More generic

• lie
• lie down

Verb

extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

Synonyms

• extend
• stretch
• stretch out
• unfold

More generic

• change form
• change shape
• deform

Related

• extend

Verb

occupy a large, elongated area

Synonyms

• stretch
• stretch along

More generic

• be

Adjective

easily stretched

Synonyms

• stretch

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• elastic

Adjective

having an elongated seating area

Synonyms

• stretch

Related

• long

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