B2verb 1K

Stretch

🇬🇧 UK /["/stretʃ/","/ˈstretʃɪz/","/stretʃt/","/ˈstretʃɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/stretʃ/","/ˈstretʃɪz/","/stretʃt/","/ˈstretʃɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Stretch

to make something longer, wider or looser, for example by pulling it; to become longer, etc. in this way

In simple words: To pull something tight or to make something longer.

Stretch in a sentence

• I like to stretch before my morning workout to prevent injuries.
• He tries to stretch his budget to cover all of his expenses.
• The rubber band can easily stretch to double its size.
• During the meeting, she will stretch the truth to make her point stronger.
• They decided to stretch the deadline to allow more time for submissions.
• It's important to stretch your legs after sitting for a long time.
• He doesn't want to stretch the rules, but he's in a tough spot.
• She can stretch her imagination to create incredible stories.

How to use Stretch

Used when discussing physical activities or when referring to fabric. Avoid in formal writing unless discussing physical science.

Grammar pattern

stretch + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'stretch' — imagine a long rubber band being pulled.

Related words

Collocations with Stretch

• taut
• tautly
• tight
• across
• between
• over
• taut
• tautly
• tight
• across
• between
• over
• gently
• lazily
• luxuriously
• on
• stretch and yawn
• yawn and stretch
• far
• endlessly
• forever
• seem to
• along
• beyond
• from
• endlessly
• back
• out
• before
• into
• really
• severely
• fully
• to

Synonyms for Stretch

• extend

Opposites of Stretch

• compress
• shorten
• contract

Common mistakes with Stretch

• Confusing 'stretch' with 'stitch'.
• Using 'stretch' without an object (e.g., 'I stretch every morning' is correct, but 'I stretch' alone can sound incomplete).
• Mispronouncing it as 'strech' instead of 'stretch'.

Frequently asked questions about Stretch

What does Stretch mean?

To pull something tight or to make something longer.

What is the definition of Stretch?

to make something longer, wider or looser, for example by pulling it; to become longer, etc. in this way

How do you use Stretch in a sentence?

I like to stretch before my morning workout to prevent injuries.

Can you give another example of Stretch?

He tries to stretch his budget to cover all of his expenses.

What are synonyms for Stretch?

Common alternatives include extend.

What is the opposite of Stretch?

Opposite meanings include compress, shorten, contract.

What words go with Stretch?

It commonly pairs with taut, tautly, tight, across, between, over, taut, tautly, tight, across, between, over, gently, lazily, luxuriously, on, stretch and yawn, yawn and stretch, far, endlessly, forever, seem to, along, beyond, from, endlessly, back, out, before, into, really, severely, fully, to.

What are common mistakes when using Stretch?

Confusing 'stretch' with 'stitch'. Using 'stretch' without an object (e.g., 'I stretch every morning' is correct, but 'I stretch' alone can sound incomplete). Mispronouncing it as 'strech' instead of 'stretch'.

How do you pronounce Stretch?

US: /["/stretʃ/","/ˈstretʃɪz/","/stretʃt/","/ˈstretʃɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/stretʃ/","/ˈstretʃɪz/","/stretʃt/","/ˈstretʃɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Stretch?

Used when discussing physical activities or when referring to fabric. Avoid in formal writing unless discussing physical science.

What CEFR level is Stretch?

"Stretch" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.