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stretch

Pronunciation: [strɛtʃ]

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Learn how to use stretch in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to pull something so that it becomes longer or wider. When you stretch, you are trying to make your muscles longer and relaxed, like when you reach your arms up to the sky.

Example

He likes to stretch his arms before practicing soccer.

Example

She didn’t stretch yesterday and now her muscles are sore.

Example

Do you remember to stretch before you exercise?

Context: “time management”

(verb) to make something last longer than it normally would by using it carefully. This can be like keeping your candy for a longer time by having just a little each day.

Example

We can stretch the budget to last until the end of the month.

Example

He didn’t stretch his time wisely and now he has to rush through his homework.

Example

How can we stretch our allowance to buy more toys?

Context: “action or time”

(noun) a period of time when you do an activity that involves pulling or extending. When you go for a long walk or run, you might need to do some stretches for your muscles.

Example

After a long stretch of reading, she took a break to rest her eyes.

Example

He felt tired after a short stretch of studying without a break.

Example

How long is your usual stretch of playing outside?

Context: “emotional expression”

(verb) to extend or enlarge something beyond its usual limits, like expressing feelings or ideas more broadly. Sometimes, you can stretch the truth a little in a story to make it more exciting.

Example

She likes to stretch her imagination when she tells stories.

Example

He didn’t want to stretch the truth about what happened at school.

Example

Can you stretch your ideas to come up with new solutions?

How to pronounce stretch

Pronunciation: [strɛtʃ]

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