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stretched

Pronunciation: [strɛtʃt]

Word

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to pull something tightly or make it longer by pulling it. For example, if you pull a rubber band, you stretch it out.

Example

I stretched the rubber band so it was longer than before.

Example

I didn't stretch the band; it remained in its original shape.

Example

Did you stretch the string before tying it?

Context: “flexibility”

(verb) to reach out or extend your body to make yourself flexible. Like when you do exercises to make your muscles better.

Example

She stretched her arms before the race to warm up.

Example

He didn’t stretch at all before running and felt stiff.

Example

Do you stretch every morning to stay flexible?

Context: “condition”

(adjective) when something has been pulled out and is now longer or wider than it usually is. Think about a dress that got bigger after being worn a lot.

Example

The sweater is stretched because I wore it too many times.

Example

This shirt is not stretched; it fits me perfectly.

Example

Is this fabric already stretched, or does it still have its shape?

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