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Vocabulary Entry
stretch
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
An act of stretching or a state of being stretched.
Example Sentences
"After a long run, I always do a few stretches to relax my muscles."
"The yoga class started with a series of gentle stretches."
"He felt a pain in his back after the stretch he did while lifting the box."
V
verb
To extend or elongate something, or to make an effort to reach something.
Example Sentences
"She likes to stretch her muscles before exercising."
"Can you stretch the fabric to fit over the frame?"
"He had to stretch to grab the book from the top shelf."
A
adjective
Describing something that is extended or elongated.
Example Sentences
"The stretch fabric felt comfortable against her skin."
"He wore a stretch suit for the dance competition."
"The stretch marks on her skin showed signs of recent weight gain."