stretch

verb
UK: /stretʃ/
US: /stretʃ/

  1. To make something longer or wider by pulling it.

    1. I need to stretch this rubber band before using it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tailor will stretch the fabric to fit the larger frame. [ ] [ ]

  2. To extend one's body or limbs.

    1. It is good to stretch before you exercise. [ ] [ ]
    2. She likes to stretch her arms above her head every morning. [ ] [ ]

  3. To extend or spread over an area or period of time.

    1. The mountains stretch for hundreds of miles. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project will stretch over several months, if not longer. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

extend expand lengthen strain
stretch noun

  1. An act of stretching one's body or limbs.

    1. Do a stretch before running. [ ] [ ]
    2. She did a quick stretch to relieve muscle tension. [ ] [ ]

  2. A continuous area or expanse of something.

    1. There's a beautiful stretch of beach nearby. [ ] [ ]
    2. We drove along a long stretch of empty highway. [ ] [ ]

  3. A period of time.

    1. He served a stretch in prison. [ ] [ ]
    2. She enjoyed a long stretch of good weather last summer. [ ] [ ]
stretch adjective

  1. Able to be stretched without tearing or breaking.

    1. This is stretch fabric. [ ] [ ]
    2. These are stretch jeans. [ ] [ ]

  2. Designed to stretch.

    1. She bought stretch leggings for yoga. [ ] [ ]
    2. He preferred to buy stretch shirts so he could move freely. [ ] [ ]
stretch idiom

  1. To use resources carefully so that they last as long as possible.

    1. We need to stretch our budget this month. [ ] [ ]
    2. The family tried to stretch their savings to cover unexpected costs. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stretch" in English means: To make something longer or wider by pulling it., To extend one's body or limbs., To extend or spread over an area or period of time..

The phonetic transcription of "stretch" is /stretʃ/ in British English and /stretʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stretch": extend, expand, lengthen, strain.

Example usage of "stretch": "I need to stretch this rubber band before using it.". More examples on the page.