stretch

[strech] / strɛtʃ /

NOUN

expanse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

area bridge distance length radius region span sweep tract

STRONG

amplitude branch breadth compass dimension expansion extension extent gamut orbit proliferation purview range reach scope space spread wing

Antonyms

STRONG

stagnation

NOUN

period of time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

length span spell stint

STRONG

bit continuance duration extent run space term time while

VERB

extend, elongate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cover develop draw expand fill go grow lengthen open pull reach run span spread strain swell unfold widen

STRONG

amplify bridge crane distend inflate magnify make overlap pad prolong protract pyramid rack range recline repose tauten tighten unroll

WEAK

branch out burst forth drag out draw out lie out make taut make tense prolongate pull out shoot up spin out spread out spring up string out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abbreviate block cease close compress conceal concentrate contract decrease end exclude halt lessen narrow shorten shrink stop

STRONG

curtail deflate

Example Sentences

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We applied on a government website for a $5 permit to cut down a Christmas tree in the Willamette National Forest, which stretches along the western slopes of Oregon’s Cascade Range.

From The Wall Street Journal

Flood risks could stretch into Saturday, as meteorologists say the chance for rain will linger into the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times

How long can the economy keep growing if consumers feel unhappy and financially stretched?

From MarketWatch

“Having the freedom to get up and stretch whenever you want brings real peace of mind.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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